Answer:
α = 27.9794744° ≈ 28.0 m (nearest tenth)
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1:
Opposite (O) = 42.5 (the side opposite to the reference angle, α)
Adjacent (A) = 80
Hypotenuse (H) = the longest side opposite to the right angle
2. We are given the adjacent (A) and opposite (O) lengths, we would use TOA. Which is:
Tan α = Opp/Adj
Plug in the values
Tan α = 42.5/80
3. Make α stand alone
α = [tex] tan^{-1}(\frac{42.5}{80}) [/tex]
4. α = 27.9794744° ≈ 28.0 m (nearest tenth)
