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The document is a math blog post that solves a geometry problem involving angles and areas of triangles. It is given that the area of triangle PQR is twice the area of triangle PSR. Using properties of circles, angles, and the Law of Sines, the solution shows that the angle θ is 15 degrees.

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Aman S Maths Blog AMBQID5

The document is a math blog post that solves a geometry problem involving angles and areas of triangles. It is given that the area of triangle PQR is twice the area of triangle PSR. Using properties of circles, angles, and the Law of Sines, the solution shows that the angle θ is 15 degrees.

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Aman’s Maths Blog AMBQID5

Consider the circle with centre O

Q
S

P θ R
O

If the area of ∆PQR is twice the area of ∆PSR, find the angle θ.

Solution: Note that ∠PSR is also a right angle, as it is subtended by a diameter of the cir-
cle. Let the diameter of the circle be d and ∠SPR be x. The angles ∠QPR and ∠QRP are 45◦
since ∆PQR is isosceles.
Using the Law of Sines, we can obtain the formula

c2 sin(A) sin(B)
|∆ABC| = ,
2 sin(C)

where c is the length of the side opposite ∠C. So

d2 sin(x) sin(θ) d2 sin(45◦ ) sin(45◦ )


2· = .
2 sin(90◦ ) 2 sin(90◦ )

Now, x = 90◦ − θ, so
1
sin(90◦ − θ) sin(θ) = ,
4
1
cos(θ) sin(θ) = ,
4
1
2 cos(θ) sin(θ) = ,
2
1
sin(2θ) = .
2
So 2θ = 30◦ and θ = 15◦ .

James White
29 June 2019

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