SOLUTION: How do you solve for theta(in degrees) in a formula without points? Ex: tan (theta)=1.1111 theta = ?

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Question 63894: How do you solve for theta(in degrees) in a formula without points?
Ex: tan (theta)=1.1111
theta = ?
Answer by joyofmath(189) About Me  (Show Source):
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tan (theta)=1.1111


You need to use a calculator and compute the arctan of 1.1111 which is approximately 48.0125 degrees.