Question

In ∆PQR, ∠P = 90degrees , PQ= 12 cm, PR=16cm. Find ∠Q

Answer 1

Answer:

∠Q  = 53.13 degrees

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that ∆PQR, ∠P = 90degrees , this means that the triangle is a right angled triangle

Hence using the notation

SOH CAH TOA

where S is sine, C is cosine, T is tangent and O, A and H represents the size of the opposite, adjacent and hypotenuse sides

Considering  ∠Q and the given sides

PR=16cm is the opposite side,

PQ= 12 cm is the adjacent side hence we use TOA

Tan Q = 16/12 =

Q = Arc tan 16/12

= 53.13 degrees