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Find the equation of the straight line which passes through the point (1, 2) and makes such an angle with the positive direction of x – axis whose sine is 3/5.



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A line which ispassing through (1, 2)

To Find: The equationof a straight line.

By using the formula,

The equation of lineis [y – y1 = m(x – x1)]

Here, sin θ = 3/5

We know, sin θ =perpendicular/hypotenuse

= 3/5

So, according toPythagoras theorem,

(Hypotenuse)2 =(Base)2 + (Perpendicular)2

(5)2 =(Base)2 + (3)2

(Base) = √(25 – 9)

(Base)2 =√16

Base = 4

Hence, tan θ =perpendicular/base

= 3/4

The slope of the line,m = tan θ

= 3/4

The line passingthrough (x1,y1) = (1,2)

The required equationof line is y – y1 = m(x – x1)

Now, substitute thevalues, we get

y – 2= (¾) (x – 1)

4y – 8 = 3x – 3

3x – 4y + 5 = 0

The equation of lineis 3x – 4y + 5 = 0

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