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Find m A.) 28 degrees
B.) 58 degrees
C.) 62 degrees
D.) 32 degrees

Find m A.) 28 degrees B.) 58 degrees C.) 62 degrees D.) 32 degrees-example-1
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Answer:

The correct answer is A) 28 degrees

Explanation:

In order to solve the equation for mT, we can use trigonometric functions. Since we are given the side adjacent to the angle and the hypotenuse, we'll use cos.

Cos(α) = ADJ/HYP

Cos(α) = 15/17

Cos-1(α) = .882

α = 28 degrees

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