Question

@jim_thompson5910

Find the measurement of 11 years ago

Answer 1

how far were you able to get?

Answer 2

Im sorry, but I only got decimals..

I dont know how to do this. @jim_thompson5910

Answer 3

what did you get?

Answer 4

0.35877067
but do i need it in a fraction form?

Answer 5

That result is in radians. Do they want the result in degrees? or no?

Answer 6

It doesnt say. Could it be in fractions?

Answer 7

WHat do you mean by radians? @jim_thompson5910

Answer 8

have you learned about the difference between degrees and radians? or have you heard of radians at all?

Answer 9

Yes, but I am confused. Did I get it correct?

Answer 10

well if they want angle A in degree mode, then you are incorrect

Answer 11

I think angle A is in degree mode but I'm not sure

Answer 12

How do I get fraction mode? Im confused.

Answer 13

what kind of calculator are you using?

Answer 14

A regular one? @jim_thompson5910

Answer 15

a texas instrument?

Answer 16

like TI83 or TI84 ?

Answer 17

No, mathway. Haha

Answer 18

That gave me the answer.

Answer 19

ok try typing "arctan(3/8)" into wolfram alpha http://www.wolframalpha.com/

Answer 20

look where it says "conversion from radians to degrees"

Answer 21

Okay, can you help me with one more?

Answer 22

Reduce the tangent ratio of of <A

tan <A = 3/8

Answer 23

you already asked that

Answer 24

Before?

Answer 25

I know. but I still dont understand

Answer 26

It cant be reduced right?

Answer 27

yeah 3/8 is as reduced as it gets

Answer 28

but you're looking for angle A

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=arctan%283%2F8%29

it says that angle A is roughly 20.56 degrees

Answer 29

Okay. So the next part im confused.

Answer 30

Where are you getting degrees from? I dont think I have to use degrees.

Answer 31

Im using feet

Answer 32

Now I need to know if the tangent ratio is in compliance with the building code slope ratio for wheelchair ramps...

Answer 33

why don't you post the whole thing as a screenshot

Answer 34

that might make things a bit clearer

Answer 35

Like this is what I am working on.

Answer 36

I need help with #8

Answer 37

so how did you get 3/8 ?

Answer 38

For number 4, i had to write it in feet, so the feet replace the centimeters ..

Answer 39

oh so this is an actual ramp you found? I see

Answer 40

For number 5 I did the Pythagorean Theorem and got 8.5 as the hypotenuse

Answer 41

So number 6 is

Answer 42

Can you help me with seven?

Answer 43

Cause I dont think i am correct.

Answer 44

I'm getting 8.54400374531753, so it looks good

Answer 45

angle A is placed here right?