Question

Solve the right triangle. Round to the nearest degree and nearest tenth of a unit. What is the right angleV?

Answer 1

m∠V ≈ 61°

Explanation:

The hypotenuse and the side opposite the angle of interest are given. The relevant trig relation is ...

Sin = Opposite/Hypotenuse

sin(V) = XW/XV = 7/8

The inverse sine function is used to find the angle:

V = arcsin(7/8) ≈ 61°