It is the multiplying factor for the whole equation if that makes sense.
Multiply (or distribute) the exponent outside the parenthesis with every exponent inside the parenthesis, remember that if there is no exponent shown, then the exponent is 1. Step 3: Apply the Negative Exponent Rule. Negative exponents in the numerator get moved to the denominator and become positive exponents.
16 / 4 + 12 ___ 4 + 24/2
4 + 12 ___ 4 + 12
16 __ 16
u need an equal sign because 16 = 16
If the entire angle is equal to 55 degrees than JL would equal 29