SOLUTION: In this graph, what's the complement for the ⊖? https://s17.postimg.org/x9b7hf3vj/sine0.png A.) {{{ 48.9 }}} degrees B.) {{{ 53.2 }}} degrees C.) {{{ 45 }}} degrees D.)

Algebra ->  Trigonometry-basics -> SOLUTION: In this graph, what's the complement for the ⊖? https://s17.postimg.org/x9b7hf3vj/sine0.png A.) {{{ 48.9 }}} degrees B.) {{{ 53.2 }}} degrees C.) {{{ 45 }}} degrees D.)       Log On


   



Question 1058391: In this graph, what's the complement for the ⊖?
https://s17.postimg.org/x9b7hf3vj/sine0.png
A.) +48.9+ degrees
B.) +53.2+ degrees
C.) +45+ degrees
D.) +61.7+ degrees
Thanks.

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

tan%28theta%29%22%22=%22%22y%2Fx%22%22=%22%226%2F8%22%22=%22%223%2F4

Use inverse tangent on calculator:

theta%22%22=%22%22%22%22=%22%22%2236.86989765%B0%22

To find the complement, subtract from 90°

%2290%B0%22-%2236.86989765%B0%22%22%22=%22%22%2253.13010235%B0%22

The correct answer should be 53.1°.  I think the author of your
book didn't round correctly and got 53.2° instead.  But the
correct answer is 53.1°. 

Edwin