General Solutions of Triangles

General solutions of triangles refer to methods used in trigonometry to determine the complete set of possible solutions for triangles given certain constraints. These solutions typically involve the application of trigonometric ratios and laws, such as the Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines. By employing these principles, mathematicians and engineers can find the angles and side lengths of triangles, even when only partial information is available. Understanding general solutions of triangles is fundamental in various fields, including navigation, engineering, and physics, where precise calculations involving triangles are essential for solving complex problems and modeling real-world situations.

Questions
  • How do you find the general solution of #sqrt2 sin2theta+1=0#?
  • How do you solve the triangle given #trianglePQR, p=12, mangleQ=80, mangleR=30#?
  • How do you solve the triangle given #triangleABC, a=15, b=25, c=12#?
  • How do you solve the triangle given #triangleRST, r=38, s=28, t=18#?
  • Finding the value of #x# given #y# is a maximum? See picture below
  • How do you know which method to use to solve a triangle?
  • How do you solve the triangle given #triangleDEF, d=72, e=48, mangleF=110#?
  • How far did the skater skate from point A to B?
  • How do you use the Pythagorean Theorem, trigonometry functions, the Law of Sines, and the Law of Cosines to solve various triangles?
  • How do you solve the triangle given #triangleABC, a=8, mangleB=35, mangleC=55#?
  • How do you solve the triangle given #triangleABC, a=22, b=18, mangleC=130#?
  • How do you solve the triangle given #trianglePQR, p=12, q=16, r=20#?
  • How do you solve the triangle given #triangleDEF, d=36, e=72, mangleD=30#?
  • How do you solve the triangle given #triangleRST, r=15, s=18, mangleT=90#?
  • A right-angled triangle has three angles, #alpha#, #beta# and #theta# with #theta=90#. How do I prove that #sinalpha=cosbeta#?
  • When can you use the law of sines and cosines?
  • How do you solve the triangle given #triangleABC, a=15, b=19, mangleC=60#?
  • How do you solve the triangle given #triangleABC, a=10, b=12, mangleB=30#?
  • Solve the triangle with sides a=2,c=4, angle x=30 degrees. state the law that you use?
  • What are the solutions of #1/cos^2 theta = 2sqrt(3) tan theta - 2# in #(0, pi)# ?