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Find α in degrees. Round to the nearest hundredth

Find α in degrees. Round to the nearest hundredth-example-1
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Answer:

α = 29°

Explanation:

Given values

  • Opposite side = √15
  • Adjacent side = 7

Missing value

  • α

Solving :

  • tanα = √15/7
  • α = tan⁻¹ (√15/7)
  • α = 28.8107937
  • α = 29° (closest value)
User Rendon
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