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If in triangle ABC, a = 3, b = 4, C = 90°, find area using trigonometry.

Answer: 6.

  • A 6
  • B 8
  • C 12
  • D 10

Correct answer: A. 6

Explanation: Trig area formula: Δ=(1/2)ab sinC. Given a=3, b=4, C=90°: sin90°=1. Area=(1/2)(3)(4)(1)=6. The right angle simplifies sinC to 1, so area is simply half the product of the two enclosing sides.

xy0 deg30 deg45 deg (1/sqrt2, 1/sqrt2)60 deg90 degcos45sin45

Unit circle with standard angles 0, 30, 45, 60, 90 degrees; at 45 degrees the point is (cos45, sin45) = (1/sqrt2, 1/sqrt2).

Concept context

Ratios, identities, and applications in triangles

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