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Solve PQR

Include all relevant calculations, please. I'm trying to make sure I understand what I did wrong.

Solve PQR Include all relevant calculations, please. I'm trying to make sure I understand-example-1

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Answer:

r = 15.9 m

∠P = 63.27°

∠Q = 26.73°

∠R = 90°

Explanation:

"Solving a triangle" means to find all 3 side lengths, and find all 3 angle measues.

To find r, use Pythagorean theorem (since it's a right triangle)

(7.15)² + (14.2)² = r²

51.225 + 201.64 = r²

252.865 = r²

15.9 = r (take the square root of both sides)

To find angle P, use Tan inverse. (We have the side opposite and adjacent to the angle). Tan x = opposit/adjacent so we have

Tan^-1 P = 14.2/7.15

P = 63.27

We have angle R = 90°, so angle Q is

Q = 180 - R - P

Q = 180 - 90 - 63.27

Q = 26.73°

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