Math Problem Statement
Calculate the size of the angle θ (theta) in this field. Give your answer to the nearest degree.
Text entry degrees A right-angled triangle with one side of 50m (adjacent) and a hypotenuse of 60m.
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Trigonometry
Right-angled Triangle
Inverse Cosine
Formulas
cos(θ) = adjacent / hypotenuse
θ = cos⁻¹(adjacent / hypotenuse)
Theorems
Pythagorean Theorem
Basic Trigonometric Functions
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11
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