Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

If the angle of a triangle are in the ratio 1:2:31 : 2 : 3 , then show that the sides opposite to the respective angle are in the ratio 1:3:21 : \sqrt{3} : 2 .
Intuitive explanation

The angles are in ratio 1:2:31:2:3, which means you can write them as xx, 2x2x, and 3x3x—and since they sum to 180°180°, you can solve for their actual values. Once you know the angles, use the sine rule (asin⁡A=bsin⁡B=csin⁡C\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = \frac{c}{\sin C}) to connect each side to its opposite angle. The ratio of the sides will be determined entirely by the ratio of the sines of those angles.

Intuitive explanation

The angles are in ratio 1:2:31:2:3, which means you can write them as xx, 2x2x, and 3x3x—and since they sum to 180°180°, you can solve for their actual values. Once you know the angles, use the sine rule (asin⁡A=bsin⁡B=csin⁡C\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = \frac{c}{\sin C}) to connect each side to its opposite angle. The ratio of the sides will be determined entirely by the ratio of the sines of those angles.

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