Question

Please help! Find the remaining parts of the right triangle having side a = 12 and side b = 16.
Give the results properly rounded off.
B =
a. 53 degrees
b. 37 degrees
c. 49 degrees
d. 41 degrees

Answer 1

Here, you should be able to trivially obtain the hypotenuse (pythagorean theorem). Recall the law of sines also.

Answer 2

from the diagram, how can you find angle B?

Answer 3

remember \[\tan \theta = opp/adj\]

Answer 4

^ Easier solution

Answer 5

\[\tan \theta = 16/12 = 1.33333\]