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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Nnesha ? :(

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@KyanTheDoodle ? :(

OpenStudy (kyanthedoodle):

I have no idea

OpenStudy (anonymous):

neither do I yay

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

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.

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Figure out which side is longest, and the opposite angle to that side is the largest angle.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i dont understand :(

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait nvm, so camera 3? @mathstudent55

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

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OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

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.

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

In your problem, it is a good idea to draw the triangle.

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

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OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

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OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

You are correct. Camera 3 is the answer.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yay, thank ou for the better understanding :)

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

You're welcome.

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