ABC is a right triangle with right angle at ∠B.

AB=29 cm

CB=38 cm

What is the measure of ∠C, to the nearest degree?

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Paxton Bowman

26 December, 18:15

ABC is a right triangle with right angle at ∠B.

AB=29 cm

CB=38 cm

What is the measure of ∠C, to the nearest degree?

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Tequila · Answer 1

We have to calculate AC (hypotenuse):

AC² = 29² + 28²

AC² = 841 + 1444

AC² = 2285

AC = √2285

AC = 47.8

And for the angle C:

cos C = Adjacent / Hypotenuse

cos C = 38 / 47.8

cos C = 0.794979

∠ C = cos ^ (-1) 0.794979

∠ C = 37.35° ≈ 37°

Answer: ∠ C = 37°.

Ximena · Answer 2

Ximena 26 December, 18:36

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The Answer is A. 38 degrees

ABC is a right triangle with right angle at ∠B.AB=29 cmCB=38 cmWhat is the measure of ∠C, to the nearest degree?

ABC is a right triangle with right angle at ∠B.

AB=29 cm

CB=38 cm

What is the measure of ∠C, to the nearest degree?