Question

Find angle p to the nearest degree in right triangle MNP for M(3,6), N(3, -8), and P (-5, -8).

Answer 1

Answer:
`60^(\circ)`

Explanation:

Note that NP = 8 and that MN = 14.

So,

`\tan P=(14)/(8)\\\\P=\tan^(-1) \left((14)/(8) \right) \approx \boxed{60^(\circ)}`