Question

In ΔEFG, the measure of ∠G=90°, FG = 21 feet, and EF = 63 feet. Find the measure of ∠E to the nearest degree

Answer 1

Answer: In a right triangle, the sine of one of the acute angles is equal to the ratio of the opposite side to the hypotenuse. So we can use the sine function to find the measure of angle E:

sin(E) = EF/FG

sin(E) = 63/21

sin(E) = 3

However, the value of sin(E) cannot be greater than 1, so this is not a valid solution. This means that there must be an error in the given values.

Please check the values and try the problem again, or provide additional information if available.

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