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In the accompanying diagram, the slope of the ascent of an aircraft is 7/50. Find m

In the accompanying diagram, the slope of the ascent of an aircraft is 7/50. Find-example-1
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Answer:

∠ x ≈ 8°

Explanation:

the tangent of the angle x is equal to the slope m , that is

tanx = m =
(7)/(50) , then

x =
tan^(-1) (
(7)/(50) ) ≈ 8° ( to the nearest degree )

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