SOLUTION: I am trying to find an angle I have a right triangle rise is 3 feet run is 65 feet can you show me how to figure this? Thank you in advance jozyry

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Question 901155: I am trying to find an angle
I have a right triangle
rise is 3 feet
run is 65 feet
can you show me how to figure this?
Thank you in advance
jozyry

Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I am trying to find an angle
I have a right triangle
rise is 3 feet
run is 65 feet
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let x=angle opposite the 3 ft side
tanx=3/69
using inverse tan key of calculator:
x=2.49˚