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Find the measure of angle A.

Find the measure of angle A.-example-1

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Answer:

∠A = 32°

Explanation:

Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle

tanA =
(opposite)/(adjacent) =
(5)/(8) = 0.625, thus

A =
tan^(-1)(0.625) = 32°

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