How Does Walking West Affect Angles in Triangle SCT?

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The discussion revolves around a geometric problem involving triangle SCT, where Mike walks west from a position north of a tree and observes an angle formed with the tree. The subject area includes geometry and trigonometry, particularly focusing on angles and triangle properties.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants are attempting to confirm the interpretation of the angle SCT as 82 degrees based on Mike's movement and position relative to the tree. Some express agreement with this interpretation, while others seek to clarify any doubts about the setup.

Discussion Status

The discussion appears to be leaning towards agreement on the interpretation of the angle, with participants affirming the clarity of the problem. However, there are lingering questions regarding the reasoning behind any doubts expressed by Mike.

Contextual Notes

There may be assumptions about the accuracy of the angle measurement and the implications of Mike's movement on the triangle's properties that are being explored.

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Mike is standing due north of a tree. He walks due west 100m and realizes that the angle between his start position, this current position and the tree is 82 deg. Assuming his start position is the vertex S , his current position is C and the tree is T. The angle SCT is 82 deg. Am I right?
 
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ane said:
Mike is standing due north of a tree. He walks due west 100m and realizes that the angle between his start position, this current position and the tree is 82 deg. Assuming his start position is the vertex S , his current position is C and the tree is T. The angle SCT is 82 deg. Am I right?
That's how I read it.
 
me too. seems clear enough
 
ane said:
Mike is standing due north of a tree. He walks due west 100m and realizes that the angle between his start position, this current position and the tree is 82 deg. Assuming his start position is the vertex S , his current position is C and the tree is T. The angle SCT is 82 deg. Am I right?

Yes, you are right. Why are you in doubt?
 

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