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How to find the missing angle when given two sides of a right triangle?

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Answer:

Step 1 The two sides we know are Opposite (300) and Adjacent (400).

Step 2 SOHCAHTOA tells us we must use Tangent.

Step 3 Calculate Opposite/Adjacent = 300/400 = 0.75.

Step 4 Find the angle from your calculator using tan-1

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