Question

F

13
5
H
12
G
se
Find mZH to the nearest degree.
67
O 18
O 45
O 23

Answer 1

∠ H ≈ 23°

Explanation:

Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle

tan H =
`(opposite)/(adjacent)` =
`(FG)/(HG)` =
`(5)/(12)` , thus

∠ H =
`tan^(-1)` (
`(5)/(12)` ) ≈ 23° ( to the nearest degree )