If the base of the larger triangle is 34 inches long, what is the length of side "A" of the smaller triangle?
2006-12-07 16:53:08 · 17 answers · asked by dfsd s 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Geometry.
2006-12-07 16:55:23 · answer #1 · answered by Rebecca 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - and also Geometry!
The triangles are not described sufficiently to explain with the details from the problem, BUT by virtue of the fact that we are discussing triangles there is some geometry involved AND since we are looking for unknowns there is some algebra involved. That's about all that can be said because the info in the problem is very limited.
2006-12-07 17:29:20 · answer #2 · answered by popcorn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, no. There is not enough information given to answer the question. "Side A" is not defined and the relationship between larger and smaller triangle is also not defined. Are these right triangles? Similar triangles? A lot of information is missing in order to make this an algebra problem.
2006-12-07 16:57:13 · answer #3 · answered by mahnamahna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
algebra crops up everywhere in maths, however is often not the main focus of the problem. if ur askin cos there's a letter then i suppose so, however, this question is pointless as there is not enough information to solve, hence it's not a part of maths at all. more information would lead the category to lean towards shape and space i'm guessin
2006-12-08 04:25:01 · answer #4 · answered by JoM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This seems to be a problem related to trigonometry and/or geometry, though algebra often uses problems related to other disciplines of mathematics. As this problem seems to be related to ratios or fractions, using variables. So it does fall under appropriate algebra questions. Though there doesn’t seem to be quite enough information here for it to be a complete question.
2006-12-07 16:58:42 · answer #5 · answered by Penguin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Geometry (as shapes and sizes are involved) using algebra for solving.
2006-12-08 02:58:02 · answer #6 · answered by Kemmy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is neither algebra nor geometry. Not enough information was given.
2006-12-08 03:14:08 · answer #7 · answered by ddntruong 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically this is geometry as it deals with polygons. Mechanically however, this can be an algebraic problem if it deals with ratios.
2006-12-07 16:55:49 · answer #8 · answered by AibohphobiA 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Geometry
you cannot solve 2 unknowns..... viz. "larger / smaller triangles".........
2006-12-07 20:07:46 · answer #9 · answered by Basil P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want an answer to this question you will need to supply the whole question, not just the last line. We are not psychic, you know!
2006-12-07 17:06:04 · answer #10 · answered by Martin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋