There exists a Δ A B C such that ∠ A is 5 0 ∘ and side B C is 2 0 centimetres long. Find the length of the radius of the circumcircle of Δ A B C .
Give your answer to 3 decimal places.
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Simple standard approach.
Using Sine rule , R = 2 sin 5 0 ∘ 2 0 ≈ 1 3 . 0 5 4
You can compute sin 5 0 ∘ using: sin 3 0 ∘ = sin 1 5 0 ∘ = 3 sin 5 0 ∘ − 4 sin 3 5 0 ∘ . Its tedious and I prefer using calculator :)
Let D be the midpoint on side BC; BD=10 cm; O be the center of the circle.; Let AO= r (radius of circle); Join points A and D.; Now, line AD passes through point O.; AD = AO + OD = r + OD; OD = √[(BO)^2- (BD)^2] = √( r^2 - 10^2); Now in triangle ADB, angle BAD=25°; tan25=BD/AD = 10 /[r + √(r^2 - 10^2)]; Now solving for r, ; r=13.054 cm
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From the Extended Sine Rule , if we denote R to be the radius of circumcircle, we have R = 2 s i n ( ∠ A ) B C = 2 s i n ( 5 0 ∘ ) 2 0 ≈ 1 3 . 0 5 4 .