SOLUTION: If a right triangle has lengths of 10, 24 and 26 feet, what is the measurement of the smallest angle? Round your answer to the nearest whole angle

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Question 972279: If a right triangle has lengths of 10, 24 and 26 feet, what is the measurement of the smallest angle?
Round your answer to the nearest whole angle
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the law of sines,
10%2Fsin%28A%29=26%2Fsin%2890%29
sin%28A%29=%2810%2F26%29sin%2890%29
sin%28A%29=10%2F26
A=22.6degrees