English

If ∠A and ∠B are acute angles such that sin A = sin B then prove that ∠A = ∠B.

Advertisements
Advertisements

Question

If ∠A and ∠B are acute angles such that sin A = sin B then prove that ∠A = ∠B.

Theorem
Advertisements

Solution

In ΔABC, ∠𝐶 = 90°

sin A = `(BC)/(AB)`and 

sin B= `(AC)/(AB)`

As, sin 𝐴 = sin 𝐵

`⇒ (BC)/(AB) = (AC)/(AB)`

⇒ BC= AC 

So, ∠𝐴 = ∠𝐵 (𝐴𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑙)

shaalaa.com
  Is there an error in this question or solution?
Chapter 10: Trignometric Ratios - EXERCISE 10 [Page 548]

APPEARS IN

R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 10 Trignometric Ratios
EXERCISE 10 | Q 29. | Page 548
Share
Notifications

Englishहिंदीमराठी


      Forgot password?
Use app×