SOLUTION: solve for theta is greater than 0 and is less than 360. Give the answer to the nearest tenth of a degree tan theta=1.2 please explain how to do this so that i can solve the res

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Question 504715: solve for theta is greater than 0 and is less than 360. Give the answer to the nearest tenth of a degree
tan theta=1.2
please explain how to do this so that i can solve the rest. thank you very much :)

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve for theta is greater than 0 and is less than 360. Give the answer to the nearest tenth of a degree
tan theta=1.2
please explain how to do this so that i can solve the rest. thank you very much :)
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You need a calculator with a tan^-1 button, such as a TI-83 or 84.
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tan^-1(1.2) = 50.1944 degrees
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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