SOLUTION: a right triangle as one (h) measures 14 a base 10 and the other unknown how do I find the measurements of the other two angles

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Question 448952: a right triangle as one (h) measures 14 a base 10 and the other unknown
how do I find the measurements of the other two angles

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a right triangle as one (h) measures 14 a base 10 and the other unknown
how do I find the measurements of the other two angles
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hypotenuse = 14
base = 10
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Draw the picture.
Let A be the angle formed by the base and the hypotenuse.
Then A = cos^-1(10/14) = 44.42 degrees
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The 3rd angle is 90-44.42 = 45.58 degrees
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