In AWXY, the measure of ZY=90°, YW = 9.3 feet, and XY = 4.4 feet. Find the measure of ZX to the nearest tenth of a degree.
In AWXY, the measure of ZY=90°, YW = 9.3 feet, and XY = 4.4 feet. Find the measure of ZX to the nearest tenth of a degree.
Chapter11: Graphs
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Since and
As given triangle is right angled triangle.
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For , Base is XY , and perpendicular distance is YW.
Hence
, then
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