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Find the measure of angle A. Round your answer to the nearest whole number​

Find the measure of angle A. Round your answer to the nearest whole number​-example-1

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Answer:

∠ A ≈ 53°

Explanation:

Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle

tan A =
(opposite)/(adjacent) =
(BC)/(AC) =
(12)/(9) , then

∠ A =
tan^(-1) (
(12)/(9) ) ≈ 53° ( to the nearest whole number )

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