Solve for d in this triangle
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I | \ d
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x Is 60 Degrees
The 90 Box is a right angle.
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To solve for d in this triangle, we can use the trigonometric functions with the given angle measures.
In this case, we have the following information:
- The angle x is 60 degrees.
- The angle inside the box marked as 90 is 90 degrees.
Let's label the two sides adjacent to angle x as a and b, and the side opposite to angle x as c.
Since the angle opposite side d is not given, we need to find a way to relate it to the given angles and sides in the triangle.
Using the sine function, we can find the length of side a:
sin(angle) = opposite/hypotenuse
sin(60) = a/x
a = x * sin(60)
Using the cosine function, we can find the length of side b:
cos(angle) = adjacent/hypotenuse
cos(60) = b/x
b = x * cos(60)
Now, using the Pythagorean theorem, we can find the length of side c:
c^2 = a^2 + b^2
c^2 = (x * sin(60))^2 + (x * cos(60))^2
c^2 = x^2 * sin^2(60) + x^2 * cos^2(60)
Since sin^2(60) + cos^2(60) = 1, the equation simplifies:
c^2 = x^2 * 1
c = x
Finally, we have the relation between side c and side d:
c = d + b
Substituting the values we found for c and b:
x = d + (x * cos(60))
Now we can solve for d:
d = x - (x * cos(60))
d = x * (1 - cos(60))
Substituting x = 60 degrees:
d = 60 * (1 - cos(60))
Using a calculator, we can evaluate the expression and find the value of d.