Question

In UVW, u=51 inches,v= 61 inches and w= 62 inches.find the measure of angle V to the nearest degree

Answer 1

49degrees

Explanation:

Using the cosine rule

u² = v²+w²-2vwcosU

Substitute the given values

51² = 61²+62²-2(61)(62)cosU

2601 = 3721+3844-7564 cosU

2601 = 7565-7564cosU

-7564cosU = 2601-7565

-7564cosU = -4964

CosU =-4964/-7564

CosU = 0.6563

U = arccos(0.6563)

U = 49degrees(to nearest degree)