How to calculate angle in analytic geometry

In summary, in this conversation, the speaker is asking for help with a math problem involving finding the angle between two lines using only analytical methods. The other person provides a formula for finding the angle and clarifies that it resembles the compound angle identity of tan(A-B). The speaker thanks the other person and summarizes the formula as k_2=tanA_2 and k_1=tanA_1.
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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations



only analytical methods

The Attempt at a Solution


I found k to be =2
I don't have any idea how to calculate angle A.
Please need some help.
Thank You.
 
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You have several ways to solve this task, depends from your knowledge.
y=kx+n is equation of line.

you need to find k1 and k2 of the lines AC and AB.

[tex]k=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}[/tex]

Also,
[tex]tanA=\frac{k_2-k_1}{1+k1*k2}[/tex]

Regards.
 
  • #3
Thanks I have found C[tex]\widehat{A}[/tex]B to be 52.1 and reflex [tex]\widehat{A}[/tex]
307,9
 
  • #4
What is this equation called?
[tex]tanA=\frac{k_2-k_1}{1+k1*k2}[/tex]

Does this equation not resemble the compound angle identity of tan(A-B)?
 
  • #5
Its called formula for finding angle between two lines. Here is http://www.tpub.com/math2/5.htm" Yes, the formula is tan(A-B).

[tex]k_2=tanA_2[/tex]

[tex]k_1=tanA_1[/tex]
 
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thanks again
 

1. What is the formula for calculating the angle between two lines in analytic geometry?

The formula for calculating the angle between two lines in analytic geometry is tan(θ) = |(m1-m2)/(1+m1m2)|, where m1 and m2 are the slopes of the two lines.

2. How do you find the angle between two intersecting lines in analytic geometry?

To find the angle between two intersecting lines, you can use the slope formula to find the slopes of the lines, and then use the formula tan(θ) = |(m1-m2)/(1+m1m2)| to calculate the angle between them.

3. Can you use the distance formula to calculate angles in analytic geometry?

No, the distance formula is used to calculate the distance between two points in a coordinate plane. It does not provide information about angles.

4. How do you find the angle between a line and the x-axis in analytic geometry?

To find the angle between a line and the x-axis, you can use the formula tan(θ) = |m|, where m is the slope of the line. The resulting angle will be the acute angle between the line and the x-axis.

5. Is there a specific unit of measurement for angles in analytic geometry?

Yes, angles in analytic geometry are typically measured in degrees or radians. Degrees are more commonly used, with a full circle being 360 degrees. Radians are used in more advanced mathematical calculations and are based on the radius of a circle.

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