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Which is the approximate measure of angle YZX?!
In right triangle XYZ, the right angle is located at vertex Y.
The length of line segment XY is 12.4 cm. The length of
line segment YZ is 15.1 cm.
34.8°
39.4°
50.6°
55.2°
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Answer 1

39.4°

Explanation:

The tangent of the angle is the ratio of its opposite side (XY) to its adjacent side (YZ).

tan(Z) = XY/YZ = 12.4/15.1

∠Z = arctan(12.4/15.1)

∠Z ≈ 39.4°