SOLUTION: The circle x2 +y2 = 25 goes through A = (5,0) and B = (3,4). To the nearest tenth of a degree, find the size of the minor arc AB.

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Question 1155149: The circle x2 +y2 = 25 goes through A = (5,0) and B = (3,4). To the nearest tenth of a degree, find the size of the minor arc AB.
Answer by ikleyn(52778)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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You have tan(x) =  = 1.3333


You need arctan(1.3333).


It is  arctan(1.3333) = 0.92728 radians =  =  = 53.1 degrees.    ANSWER

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