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1 geometry question , multiple choice HELPPP??!!

1 geometry question , multiple choice HELPPP??!!-example-1
User Tim Wasson
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Answer: D) 49 degrees

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Work Shown:

You'll need to use a trig ratio. Specifically, we'll be using cosine here

cos(angle) = adjacent/hypotenuse

cos(x) = 13/20

cos(x) = 0.65

x = arccos(0.65)

x = 49.4583981264954 which is approximate

x = 49

The missing angle is approximately 49 degrees

Make sure your calculator is in degree mode. The notation arccos refers to arccosine and it's the same as inverse sine.

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