SOLUTION: A right triangle has legs that measure 8 cm and 18 cm. What is the measure, in degrees, of the smallest interior angle of the triangle?
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Question 934637: A right triangle has legs that measure 8 cm and 18 cm. What is the measure, in degrees, of the smallest interior angle of the triangle? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A right triangle has legs that measure 8 cm and 18 cm. What is the measure, in degrees, of the smallest interior angle of the triangle?
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Draw the picture::
The smallest angle (x), is oopposite the smallest side (8).
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Equation:
tan(x) = 8/18
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Ans:: x = arctan(8/18) = 22.96 degrees = 22 deg 57 min 36 sec
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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