How do i find the angle of theta if my right angle triangle has the opposite of 14 and adjacent of 12. i have used theta= tan-1

Question

4 years ago

14

(14/12)
but the angle i got was not correct

1 answer:

BartSMP [9] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-07T14:41:12+03:00

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Answer:

see explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

What you have written is correct in that

Θ = $tan^{-1}$ ( $\frac{14}{12}$ ) = 49.4°

If this is the angle you obtained it is correct.

I suggest you check the mode on your calculator is at deg setting and not rad