Applying the law of sines to solve a word problem

Applying the law of sines to solve a word problem

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Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

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The video tutorial explains how to find the distance between a dock and a gazebo using geometry and trigonometry. It covers the setup of the problem, understanding angles and bearings, and the application of the law of sines. The tutorial also discusses parallel lines, transversals, and angle relationships, leading to the final solution of the problem.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the missing angle if the total angle is 74 degrees and one part is 28 degrees?

46 degrees

52 degrees

28 degrees

74 degrees

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about alternate interior angles when a transversal intersects parallel lines?

They are unrelated.

They are complementary.

They are equal to each other.

They are supplementary.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the angle formed by the alternate interior angles in the problem?

28 degrees

46 degrees

69 degrees

41 degrees

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which formula is used to find the unknown distance in this problem?

Trigonometric Ratios

Law of Cosines

Pythagorean Theorem

Law of Sines

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the calculated distance from the gazebo to the dock?

46 meters

69 meters

100 meters

77.05 meters