Question

Use the given measurements to solve the triangle. Round lengths of sides to the

nearest tenth and angle measures to the nearest degree.
a = 500, b = 300

The measure of angle B is approximately
(Round to the nearest degree.)

Answer 1

To find the measure of angle B, we can use the inverse tangent function:

tan(B) = opposite / adjacent = a / b

tan(B) = 500 / 300

B = arctan(500 / 300)

B ≈ 59.0 degrees

Therefore, the measure of angle B is approximately 59 degrees (rounded to the nearest degree).