Question

Solve the right triangle.

a = 3.3 cm, b = 1.7 cm, C = 90°
Round values to one decimal place.

Answer 1

• A = 62.7°
• B = 27.3°
• c = 3.7

Explanation:

tan(A) = a/b = 3.3/1.7

A = arctan(33/17) ≈ 62.7°

B = 90° -A = 27.3°

c = √(a²+b²) = √(3.3² +1.7²) = √13.78

c ≈ 3.7