In triangle , which is a right triangle with right angle at , if is and the length of side is , what is the length of side ?
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Solving Right Triangles
Multiple Choice
Given right triangle QRS with right angle at S, if is the hypotenuse and is units long, and angle Q is , what is the length of ?
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Identify the given elements in the right triangle QRS: the right angle is at S, the hypotenuse is QR, side QS is 8 units, and angle Q is 30°.
Recall that in a right triangle, the side opposite the 30° angle is half the length of the hypotenuse, and the side adjacent to the 30° angle relates to the other sides via trigonometric ratios.
Use the sine function for angle Q: \(\sin(30^\circ) = \frac{\text{opposite side}}{\text{hypotenuse}} = \frac{RS}{QR}\).
Use the cosine function for angle Q: \(\cos(30^\circ) = \frac{\text{adjacent side}}{\text{hypotenuse}} = \frac{QS}{QR}\), and since QS = 8, express QR in terms of QS and \(\cos(30^\circ)\).
Substitute the value of QR back into the sine equation to solve for RS, the length of the side opposite angle Q.
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