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In AXYZ, x = 410 inches, y = 450 inches and z=210 inches. Find the measure of
nearest degree.

User Plinehan
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The measure of the angle X in the triangle is 65 degrees.

How to find the measure of angle in a triangle?

The measure of the angle in the triangle can be found using cosine law for triangle.

Therefore,

x² = y² + z² - 2yz cos X

Hence,

410² = 450² + 210² - 2(450)(210) cos X

168100 = 202500 + 44100 - 189000 cos X

168100 = 246600 - 189000 cos X

168100 - 246600 = - 189000 cos X

- 78500 = - 189000 cos X

cos X = - 78500 / - 189000

cos X = 0.41534391534

X = cos⁻¹ 0.41534391534

Therefore,

X = 65.4617896691

X = 65 degrees.

Note: The complete question is to find the angle X

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