three security cameras were mounted at the corners of a triangular parking lot. camera 1 was 151 ft. from camera 2, which was 122 ft from camera 3. cameras 1 and 3 were 139 ft. apart. which camera had to cover the greatest angle?
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I have no idea
neither do I yay
In a triangle, the angles are in the same order of size as the sides opposite those angles. In other words, if in a triangle you have angles of three different measures, then: 1. The smallest angle is opposite the shortest side. 2. The medium sized angle is opposite the medium sized side. 3. The largest angle is opposite the largest side.
Figure out which side is longest, and the opposite angle to that side is the largest angle.
i dont understand :(
wait nvm, so camera 3? @mathstudent55
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In the triangle above, angle 1 is the smallest angle. That means side a, the opposite side to angle 1, is the shortest side. Angle 2 is the medium sized angle. That means side b, the opposite side to angle 2, is the medium sized side. Finally, angle 3 is the largest angle. That means side c, the opposite side to angle 3, is the longest side.
In your problem, it is a good idea to draw the triangle.
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You are correct. Camera 3 is the answer.
yay, thank ou for the better understanding :)
You're welcome.
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