PQRS Parallelogram Help: Find Sin Q with Working

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In the discussion, the user seeks assistance in finding the value of sin Q in a parallelogram PQRS, given that sin P equals k. The solution is derived using the properties of parallelograms, where opposite angles are congruent and adjacent angles are supplementary. The relationship established is sin Q = -k, as sin Q is equal to the negative sine of angle P due to the angle subtraction identity. This conclusion is reached through the application of trigonometric identities and the properties of angles in a parallelogram.

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Hi, New to this forum.
Im just doing my school certificate (yr10) and need help with 1 question.

PQRS is any parallelogram. If sin P = k, find Sin Q

Probably sounds like a stupid question but heck if you can give me the answer with working id be really happy. :biggrin: thanks
 
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In a parallelogram opposite angles are congruent (angles P and R) and adjacent angles are supplementary (angle P and Q). sin Q= sin (pi- P).
 
Solidmozza said:
Hi, New to this forum.
Im just doing my school certificate (yr10) and need help with 1 question.

PQRS is any parallelogram. If sin P = k, find Sin Q

Probably sounds like a stupid question but heck if you can give me the answer with working id be really happy. :biggrin: thanks

2q + 2p = 360
q + p = 180
q = p-180
k=sin(p)
P=arcsin(k)
q=p-180
q=arcsin(k)-180
sin(q) = sin(arcsin(k)-180)
sin(q) = -sin(arcsin(k))
sin(q) = -k
 

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