Question

Solve the right triangle. Round decimals to the nearest tenth

Answer 1

Answer:

  j = 19.6

  k = 25.9

  J = 49°

Step-by-step explanation:

The mnemonic SOH CAH TOA is intended to remind you of the relationships between sides and angles in a right triangle.

Analysis

The given side is opposite the given angle. We want to find the other acute angle and the missing sides: the hypotenuse, and the adjacent side. The relations involving the opposite side are ...

  Sin = Opposite/Hypotenuse   ⇒   Hypotenuse = Opposite/Sin

  Tan = Opposite/Adjacent   ⇒   Adjacent = Opposite/Tan

Of course, the acute angles in a right triangle are complementary, so we can use that fact to find the missing angle.

Application

  Hypotenuse = Opposite/Sin

  IJ = 17/sin(41°) ≈ 25.9

  Adjacent = Opposite/Tan

 IK = 17/tan(41°) ≈ 19.6

  Angle J = 90° -41° = 49°

In summary, ...

  j = 19.6

  k = 25.9

  J = 49°