document.write( "Question 420505: How do i find the degree measurement of an acute angle?
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find the degree measurement of an acute angle?
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\n" ); document.write( "x^2 = 5^2 + 20^2 = 425
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\n" ); document.write( "x = 5sqrt(17)
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\n" ); document.write( "Let A be angle opposite short leg
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\n" ); document.write( "tan(A) = 5/20 = 1/4
\n" ); document.write( "A = tan^-1(1/4) = 14.036 degrees
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\n" ); document.write( "B = 90 - 14.036 = 75.964 degrees
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