In ΔMNO, o = 6.4 cm, n = 1.9 cm and ∠N=69°. Find all possible values of ∠O, to the nearest 10th of a degree.
Question
In ΔMNO,
- o = 6.4 cm
- n = 1.9 cm
- ∠N = 69°.
Find all possible values of ∠O, to the nearest 10th of a degree.
Solution
To solve this problem, we will use the Law of Sines, which states that the ratio of the length of a side of a triangle to the sine of the angle opposite that side is the same for all three sides of the triangle.
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First, we can find the value of ∠M using the Law of Sines. We have:
sin(∠M) = n * sin(∠N) / o
Substituting the given values:
sin(∠M) = 1.9 * sin(69°) / 6.4
∠M = arcsin(1.9 * sin(69°) / 6.4)
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To find ∠O, we subtract the sum of ∠M and ∠N from 180° (since the sum of angles in a triangle is 180°).
∠O = 180° - ∠M - ∠N
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However, there is also a possibility that ∠M is obtuse. In this case, ∠M = 180° - arcsin(1.9 * sin(69°) / 6.4). Then, we can find ∠O using the same formula as in step 2.
So, there are two possible values for ∠O, depending on whether ∠M is acute or obtuse.
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