Math Problem Statement

Solve for x in each of the right triangle problems, as shown in the uploaded image. Use trigonometric functions and round to the nearest tenth.

Solution

Let's go ahead and solve these triangle problems step by step, using trigonometric principles for each.

Problem 3

For the right triangle:

  • Angle = 67°
  • Opposite side = 29
  • Hypotenuse = x

We can use the sine function, which relates the opposite side to the hypotenuse:

sin(Angle)=OppositeHypotenuse\sin(\text{Angle}) = \frac{\text{Opposite}}{\text{Hypotenuse}}

sin(67)=29x\sin(67^\circ) = \frac{29}{x}

Solve for xx:

x=29sin(67)x = \frac{29}{\sin(67^\circ)}

Problem 4

For this right triangle:

  • Angle = 29°
  • Opposite side = x
  • Adjacent side = 12

We will use the tangent function, which relates the opposite side to the adjacent side:

tan(Angle)=OppositeAdjacent\tan(\text{Angle}) = \frac{\text{Opposite}}{\text{Adjacent}}

tan(29)=x12\tan(29^\circ) = \frac{x}{12}

Solve for xx:

x=12×tan(29)x = 12 \times \tan(29^\circ)

Problem 7

For this triangle:

  • Angle = 51°
  • Opposite side = x
  • Hypotenuse = 15

Again, we use the sine function:

sin(51)=x15\sin(51^\circ) = \frac{x}{15}

Solve for xx:

x=15×sin(51)x = 15 \times \sin(51^\circ)

Problem 8

For this triangle:

  • Angle = 37°
  • Opposite side = x
  • Hypotenuse = AB (unknown)

Using sine again:

sin(37)=xAB\sin(37^\circ) = \frac{x}{AB}

This gives the relationship, but we would need the length of AB to calculate xx.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right Triangles
Angles
Ratios of Sides

Formulas

sin(angle) = opposite / hypotenuse
cos(angle) = adjacent / hypotenuse
tan(angle) = opposite / adjacent

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem
Trigonometric Ratios

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10