The center pole of a tent is 8 feet long ,and a side of the tent is 12 feet long. If a right triangle is formed where the center pole meets the ground, what is the measure of the missing angle to the nearest degree?

a) 34
b) 42
c) 48
d) 56

Question

The center pole of a tent is 8 feet long ,and a side of the tent is 12 feet long. If a right triangle is formed where the center pole meets the ground, what is the measure of the missing angle to the nearest degree?

a) 34
b) 42
c) 48
d) 56

anonymous · Answer

cos of the angle = 8/12
angle = 48  c)

anonymous · Answer

ok with that?

myininaya · Answer

how do we know we aren't missing the other angle
sinx=8/12 giving us x=42

myininaya · Answer

there are two angles right?
which one is considered the missing one?

anonymous · Answer

yes - u r right  the missing angle could be either - i dont know why i didnt notice that!!

anonymous · Answer

i think i need to go to bed

myininaya · Answer

lol. don't go

myininaya · Answer

i will give you a medal

myininaya · Answer

im jk you go
i won't hold you back

anonymous · Answer

well its late here in uk - 12.30 am - thnx for the medal. good night

myininaya · Answer

later