Question

In ASTU, the measure of ZU=90°, US = 5.9 feet, and TU = 2.6 feet. Find the measureof ZT to the nearest tenth of a degree.

Answer 1

In ASTU, the measure of ZU=90°, US = 5.9 feet, and TU = 2.6 feet. Find the measure

of ZT to the nearest tenth of a degree.

step 1

In the right triangle STU

we have

tan(T)=SU/TU -------> by opposite side divided by the adjacent side

substitute given values

tan(T)=5.9/2.6

using a calculator