SOLUTION: find the smallest angle of a 4 foot by 5 foot by 7 foot triangular table

Question 967684: find the smallest angle of a 4 foot by 5 foot by 7 foot triangular table
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find the smallest angle of a 4 foot by 5 foot by 7 foot triangular table
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The smallest angle is opposite the shortest side.
a = 4, b = 5, c = 7
Angles opposite are A, B & C respectively
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Use the Cosine Law:

cos(A) = 58/70
A =~ 34 degrees
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