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Area Calculation in Triangle ABC

Q: Explain how to find the largest angle in a triangle using its side lengths.

To find the largest angle in a triangle given the side lengths, use the Cosine Rule: \( \cos C = \frac{a^2 + b^2 - c^2}{2ab} \) where c is the longest side. Solve for angle C as it corresponds to the largest side: the larger the side, the larger its opposite angle .

Q: What geometric conditions must be satisfied to use the Cosine Rule to find the unknown sides or angles of a triangle?

The Cosine Rule can be applied in two scenarios: when the lengths of all three sides are known, or when the lengths of two sides and the measure of the included angle are given. This rule relates the cosine of an angle to the lengths of the sides of a triangle, allowing calculation of an unknown side or angle using \( c^2 = a^2 + b^2 - 2ab \cos C \) for side c, and similarly for sides a and b .

Q: Evaluate the area of a triangle given its base and height.

The area of a triangle can be calculated using the formula \( \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} \). Given specific base and height measurements, this formula provides the triangle's area directly .

Q: How can the Sine Rule be applied to solve a triangle if two angles and one side are known?

The Sine Rule, which states that \( \frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = \frac{c}{\sin C} \), can be used to solve a triangle when two angles and the length of one side are known . First, the third angle can be found since the sum of angles in a triangle is 180 degrees. Then, the known side and its opposite angle can be used to find the other sides via the rule proportions .

Q: What method is used to solve the quadratic equation \( ax^2 + bx + c = 0 \) and how can its roots be verified?

Quadratic equations can be solved using the quadratic formula \( x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a} \). Verification involves substituting the roots back into the original equation to confirm they satisfy it. Real solutions exist if the discriminant \( b^2 - 4ac \geq 0 \); for negative discriminants, the roots are complex .

Q: Illustrate how angle bisectors can be used to divide triangles and their properties in terms of segments created.

An angle bisector divides the opposite side in two segments that are proportional to the adjacent sides forming the angle. Utilizing the Angle Bisector Theorem, the segments created are proportionally divided such that \( \frac{BD}{DC} = \frac{AB}{AC} \) if AD is an angle bisector in triangle ABC. This property can aid in calculating unknown segments .

Q: What is the significance of a tangent line in relation to a circle and how can its properties be verified?

A tangent line to a circle at a particular point is perpendicular to the radius at that point, having exactly one point of contact. To verify, check that the slope of the tangent is the negative reciprocal of the radius slope, or use geometric theorems showing tangency when the radius-angled angle is 90° .

Q: How can the equation of a circle be utilized to verify a point lies on the circle?

A point (x, y) lies on a circle if it satisfies the circle's equation \( (x-h)^2 + (y-k)^2 = r^2 \), where (h, k) is the circle's center and r is its radius. Verifying this requires substituting the point's coordinates into the circle equation; if the equality holds true, the point is on the circle .

Q: How is the area of a trapezium calculated when given the lengths of its parallel sides and height?

The area of a trapezium is calculated using \( \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times (\text{Base}_1 + \text{Base}_2) \times \text{Height} \), where \(\text{Base}_1\) and \(\text{Base}_2\) are the lengths of the parallel sides . This formula integrates the height as the distance between the parallel bases to find the total area occupied by the trapezium.

Q: Derive the relationship between angle measurements and their sine and cosine values on a unit circle.

On a unit circle, the sine of an angle A, \( \sin A \), is defined as the y-coordinate of the point where the terminal side of the angle intersects the circle, while the cosine of angle A, \( \cos A \), is the x-coordinate. This is because, in a unit circle, the radius is 1, leading to the relationships \( x = \cos A \) and \( y = \sin A \). These definitions are fundamental to understanding trigonometric functions .

1. The document defines sine and cosine functions for any angle A using coordinates of a point P on a unit circle. 2. It states relationships between sine and cosine of an acute/obtuse angle A and sine and cosine of 180° - A. 3. It provides formulas for the area of triangle ABC in terms of sine of angle C, and the Sine Rule and Cosine Rule for solving triangles given certain information.

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Chapter 6 Introduction
Basic Exercises
Intermediate Exercises
Advanced Exercises

l. For any anglc A.

the sinc ancl cosinc of an angle A are defined as fbllorvs:

silrA= ]rr andcc,srl= I.

rvhcrc (-t..r.) arc the courclinatcs of a point P on a circlc s,ith centrc O and ritclitrs r as sltilrvn
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_f /

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1'(-r ,)ttr , {'\
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(a) (b)

2. The sine and cosine o1'an acute anglc or an obtuse anglc A can bc cxpressed in ternts ol'the sinc ancl ctlsine
ol' I 80' - A rcspectivcly.

I sinA-sin(180"-A)
L': t:-::q!g--
) :. Area of LABC = f,ab sinC

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4. In anl' AABC. the Sine Rule states thal

ubc
sinA=sinB=sinc
or
sinB sinC
sinA _-"-'=-
aDC

The Sine Rule cap be usecl to solve a triangle (i.e. {ind the unkttou'ti sides and anglcs) if the folloling
are given:
' two angle s and tl'rc lcngth of one side I or
. the lcngths of trvo sides and orte non'included angle

5. In any AABC. the Cosine Rule states that

bt +ct -e'
at =bt + c'-2bc ct:>sA cosA =
2bc
a +c -t)
bt = at + ct -2ac cos B or cos 1l =
furc
oI +D
r-l
-c
:
ct=at+b'-2abcosC cosC=
2ob

The Cosine Rulc can be used to solve a triangle if thc follorving are given

. the lengths of all three sides; clr

. the lengths of tr,vo sidcs and an included anglc

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l. Given that sin 40" = 0.643 and cos ll:1'= -0.407 rvhcn corrected to 3 significant figures, find the valuc ot
each of the fbllorvin-q rvithout the usc of a calculator.
(a) sin 140'
(b) cos (16o
(c) 2cosl14'+3sinl40'

2. Giventhatsin l2-5'=0.8 l9andcosT-5'=i'1.2-59n'hencorrectcclto3sienificantfigurcs,lindthcvalue ofcach

I of the followinc rvithout the use of a calculator.

(a) 3 sin 5-5" + cos l05o
(b) -5 cos 105'
- 2 sin -5-5'
(c) -5 sin125" 4 sin -5-5"
(d) 7 cos 7-5" 3 cos 105"

3. Solvc cach o1'the follorving equations titr 0' < .r < I 80'.
(a) sinr=0.21-53
(b) sin .r = 0.729
(c) tan -r = 0.568
(d) tan -r = I .387
(e) cos -r = 4.163
(0 cosr= 4.624

) 4. The figure shorvs a right-angled LABC. ivhere ArgC = 90" ,BC=-5cm and AC = l3 crn. PAB is a straight line
I

Find the value of each of the follorvin-e * ithout using a calculator

(a) 3 sin P.4C' + 2 cos PAC
(b) 3 tan tr.4c + cos 468
(c) c()s P,4C - un AtB ,

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5. The ligure shorvs APBR rvith vertices PG6.-2).QG.-2') and R(12.'1)

Find the value of each of the f<rllorving

(a) sin PPR
(b) cos rp,t
(c) tan QFR

6. The cliagram sho',vs three points P(-3.0).0(0.-l) anci R(6.4)

(a) Find the lcngth of PQ.

(b) Write do',vn the value of sin PpR and of cos fpR
(cl Use your answers in (b) to find
(i) thc area of APQR.
(ii) the length o1'PR.

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7. ThefigureshowsAABCrvithverticesA(-10.3).8(-5.--5)andC(22.--5).ThecoordinrrtesofKare( 10.5)

A(-10.3)

-10 -5 20 25

X
K(-10, -5) Ct11 5t

Find the value of each of the follorving.

(a) sin eEC
(b) cos eFC
(c) sin AfK + tan AdB

ls. Fincl the area of each of the follorving polygons

(a) C
(b)

l3 crn

(c) 6.8 cm (d)

t X l4 cm

(e) D (. (0

l-5 cm

114" 91" 94"

L-) cm

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9. Find the unkno'"vn length(s) ancl an-sle(s) fbr each of the fbllorvine triangles

(a) B
(b) P

n 5 crn

I 7.6 crn

t4 cm

10. Find thc unknolvrr lcrrgth and anglcs firr each ol'the fbllorving trianglcs

(a, (b)
P

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11. Given that sin r = cos 108" and 0' { -r < 180". find the possible values of .t..

12. In the figure. ABC is a straight linc. Be D =90'.CD = 6 cm. BD = l0 cnr and BC =.t cm
D

l0 cm
6cm

\cm c
Find the verlue ot
^
(a) ,r. (b) 2 sin ,cio + cos BDC.

I (c) 3 cos AED + -5 cos CDD.

13. Solve each ol'the following equations for 0o <,r < 180".
(a) cos -r = -cos 40" (b) sin .r = sin 72o
(c) cos,r = -cos 107" (d) cos -r = ccls 126"
(e) sinr=sin 134' (f) sin ( 180" ,t) = 5i1 ?Q'

14.

7cm

.S P l:1 crn O

The {igure shows APQR [Link] PQ = 24 cm, QR = 7 cnt and PQR = gO' . SPQ is a straight line
Find thc value of each of the following.
(a) sin rFp (b) cos SFR
) (c) sin SFR + tan rRp (d) 4 cos QFn + 3 cos SFR

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15. Given that A is an obtuse angle and sin A , find the value of each of the followin-e
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(a) cos A (b) 2cosA+tan(180"-A)
(c) 5cosA+4cos(180" AJ (d) TsinA 6sin(180' A)

16. In LPQR,PR = l6 cm, PQ =24 cmand QFR = 38'. Find

(i) the length of QR, (ii) PQR.

17. In LPQR,QR = 12 cm, PQ = I1.8 crn and PR = 9.E cm. Find the size of the largest angle in the trianglc.

18. In AABC, AB = 5 cm, AC = 8 cm and B,4c = 72'. Find

(i) thc length of BC, (ii) Aic

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19. ln LXYZ..r = 7.8 crrr..r.= 6.9 cni and: = I l.l cnr. Find the size o1'the smallest an-sle in the triangle and hence
lincl tlre arca of LXYZ.

20. In tl're llsurc. r\B = ll cm. AC = l -5 crn and BC = ) I ctn.

Calculate
(i) the value of cos 8,4C, giving your answer as a fiaction in its simplest form.
(ii) thc area of AABC.

21. Inthcdiagrarl,[Link]=9cm. BD=[Link] =ll .5cmand AEC=128".

9crn B C

Calculate
(i) the length of AD. (ii) BDc.
area of LABD
(iii) BC, (iv) thc value of
arca of LBCD

22. Inthe diagram. ABCisastraight line,lED = 13(ro. SAO=2l",BC =5 cm anclBD =9cm

Find thc value of each of the fbllowine

(i) AB (ii) AD
(iii) cD (ir') Area of |-ACD
23, In the diagrarn. BCD is a straight line. BC = 36 cn-r. CD = 24 cm and the area o1' LACD is 178 cm-
A

B 36 cnr 2;1 cnt

Calculate thc arca o1' AABC,

24. ln thc diagram. AQ = l-5 cnr. QB = 6.7 cnr. AP = .5 5 crn. PC = 10.4 cm and BAC =14"
A

6.7 cn.r

Calculatc thc arca of thc crr,raclrilateral PQBC and thc length of BC.

25. PBRS is a trapcziunr in rvliich PB is parallel to SR. PQ = 7 cm, QR = l2cm. R.5 = 23 cnr and PpR = 120".
Calculate
(i) the distancc bcn', ccn PB and SR. (ii) the length of SB.
(iii) [Link]. (iv) the lenqth of P.t.

26. ln LABC, AB =7 cm. AC = 8 cn and cos A . Calculate thc length of BC.

7cm

a li\1,i1_1.
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27. ln tlre diagram. AB = 80 ,^.,qio = 41". BAC = 31'. DAC = 37'and DEC =36

31' 44'
80 cm

Find
(i) rJC.
(ii) BD.
(iii) cD.

28. In the diagrarn, pFS =90",QFR = 55". PQ= 3 cm. PR = -5 cm and PS = 8 cm

Find, corrcct to I decimal place,

(i) psn,
(ii) the area of triangle PQR.

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29. The diagram shou's four corners of a field ABCD. AB = ,58 nt. BC- = 3-5 rn. AD = 6{) m. ebC = 8" antl
Ae D = 18".
n

60m

4go

5s m\ x-r"/
3
\ :-/
B

t Find
(i) AC, (ii) Dfc.
(iii) the arca of AACD.

30. In the diagram, PQ = 4 cm, RS = [3 cnt. QR = 6 cm and. RpS = -50"

P:lcm
Find the length of PR and PFS

31. ln thc ligure. NAf is a langent to the circle at A rvhose centre is O.

)
B
8cm
,ry

Given that ni,q = gO"

, AT = l2 cn"r and BT = 8 cm. calculate the radius of the circle and the area of triangle
AOB.

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32. In the figure. AB =22.4crn. /JP - 1.2 cn,CQ = 6.8 cnr. ABC =90" and AP is the angle bisector of AAC.
6.8 cn.r . C
o

J .2 cnt

22.1 cnt B

t"ind
(i) thc length of CP (ii) the length of PQ.
fiii) AAP. (iv) the area ()f LAPQ.

ADUANGED
In AABC. 76 = (2r- l) [Link]= (,r+ 2) cm and,qBC= 120'

(2,t - l) crr

(i) Ciivcn that AC = Jl21 cm. lbrm an equation in.r and shorv that it reduces to 7rt + 3r - 124 = 0.
(ii) Solve thc equation 7,rr + -l,t - l14 = 0 and explain rvhy one of thc valucs o1',r has to be reir:r'terl
(iii) Using thc rcsult in (ii). calculatc the area of LABC .

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34. The sine of an anglc is 0.672.
Give [Link] possible values 1or thc angle

ffi -r t'r:r:,
35. ln the dia-uranr, ABCD represents lbur corners of a park ri ith AB = 7O nr. BC - s( )
'n.
AgC'= 1 20". (-D = l-10 In
and AD = 1.12 m.

Find
(i) the length of AC. (ii) thc areii of AABC.
(iii) AeD.

36. Thc cliagram [Link] a school badgc. [Link] the shape of a trapeziunr. r1B = l4 mnr. (-D = l() nrm. irrrslc
BAD = 103" and anglc BCD = 42".

l-1 nrnr R

D lgmm ('

(a) Calculate
(i) angle ADB,
(ii) BD,
(iii) the area of trapezium ABCD.
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(b) An enlargement of the school badge is made and CD becornes 0.9-5 m.
Find the area of the enlarged school badge. in cmt.

37. ThediagonalsACand BDof thequadrilateralABCD intersectatrightanglesatthepoint [Link] AX = 10cm.

BX = 8 cm, CD = | 8 cm and XfrC = -5r1o. calculate
(i) the length of XC and of BC.
(ii) nAx,
(iii) BDc.

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38. E
/

lrr the diagram, ABC and CDE are triangles rvhere AD is perpendicular to AB and DE.
CD=6cmandCf=rcm.
Angle ACE = _1''.
(a) Write down an cxpressictn. in terms of -t. for cos t'o.
(b) 'fhc area of triangle CDE is 3 tirnes the arca of triangle [Link] AC .

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