Θ
=
arcsin
(
.7
4.2
)
≈
10
∘
Explanation:
We view the ramp as a right triangle. The hypotenuse is 4.2 and the vertical side .7, which is opposite the angle
θ
we seek.
sin
θ
=
.7
4.2
=
1
6
I'm going to finish the problem but I'll note if we were actually building the ramp we don't need to know the angle; this sine is sufficient.
θ
=
arcsin
(
1
6
)
θ
≈
10
∘
which I think is a pretty steep ramp for a wheelchair.
There will be another inverse sine that is the supplementary angle, around
170
∘
, but we can rule that out as a value for a ramp wedge angle.
<h3>
Answer: Yes it is linear.</h3>
Explanation:
The given equation is the same as y = 0x - 7. It matches the form y = mx+b which is slope intercept form of a linear equation.
The slope m = 0 always applies to horizontal lines. All points on this line have a y coordinate of -7.
According to his calculations, b has a 3/10 chance to win
