document.write( "Question 420505: How do i find the degree measurement of an acute angle?
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Algebra.Com's Answer #293824 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! find the degree measurement of an acute angle? \n" ); document.write( "short leg=5 \n" ); document.write( "long leg=20 \n" ); document.write( "hypotenuse=x \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "x^2 = 5^2 + 20^2 = 425 \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "x = 5sqrt(17) \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "Let A be angle opposite short leg \n" ); document.write( "Let B be angle opposite long leg \n" ); document.write( "Let C = 90 degrees \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "tan(A) = 5/20 = 1/4 \n" ); document.write( "A = tan^-1(1/4) = 14.036 degrees \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "B = 90 - 14.036 = 75.964 degrees \n" ); document.write( "===================================== \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "============ \n" ); document.write( " |