In ΔPQR, the measure of ∠R=90°, QR = 8 feet, and RP = 3.9 feet. Find the measure of ∠P to the nearest degree.
1 answer:
Answer:
64°
Step-by-step explanation:
Check the attachment for the diagram. Since the triangle has one of its angle as 90°, it is a right angled triangle.
Using the SOH CAH TOA trigonometry ratios:
Since ∠P is opposite to side QR,
QR = opposite side = 8ft
RP = adjacent side = 3.9ft
According to TOA
Tan∠P = Opposite/Adjacent = QR/RP
Tan∠P = 8/3.9
Tan∠P = 2.05
∠P = arctan 2.051
∠P = 64°
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