In a ∆ABC, if show that its area is
sq.units.
Note: In any ΔABC we define ‘a’ as length of side opposite to ∠A , ‘b’ as length of side opposite to ∠B and ‘c’ as length of side opposite to ∠C .
Key point to solve the problem:
• Area of ΔABC = 0.5(product of any two sides)×( sine of angle between them)
• Idea of cosine formula: Cos A =
Given
∴ Cos A =
∵ Area of ΔABC =
We need to find sin A
As we know that - sin2A = 1 – cos2A {using trigonometric identity}
∴ sin A =
∴ ar(ΔABC) = sq units. …ans