Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
7th Edition
ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
SectionP.CT: Test
Problem 1CT
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Transcribed Image Text:### Triangle Problems
Below are four right-angled triangles, each labeled with side lengths and an angle θ. Use trigonometric concepts to solve for the unknowns in each scenario.
#### Diagram Descriptions:
1. **Triangle 5**
- **Vertices:** A, B, C
- **Side Lengths:**
- AC = 7.7
- BC = 14
- **Angle:** θ is located at vertex A
- **Right Angle:** Located at vertex C
2. **Triangle 6**
- **Vertices:** A, B, C
- **Side Lengths:**
- AB = 5
- BC = 4
- **Angle:** θ is located at vertex B
- **Right Angle:** Located at vertex C
3. **Triangle 7**
- **Vertices:** A, B, C
- **Side Lengths:**
- AB = 11
- BC = 4.4
- **Angle:** θ is located at vertex A
- **Right Angle:** Located at vertex C
4. **Triangle 8**
- **Vertices:** A, B, C
- **Side Lengths:**
- BC = 3
- AC = 3
- **Angle:** θ is located at vertex B
- **Right Angle:** Located at vertex C
### Instructions:
- Use appropriate trigonometric functions (sine, cosine, tangent) to find missing angles or side lengths.
- Ensure to verify results using the Pythagorean theorem where applicable.
- Consider each triangle independently and solve using known side lengths and angles.
These triangles can be used as practice problems to better understand the application of trigonometry in solving right triangles.
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