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To find angle BB in the given right triangle ABC\triangle ABC, where A\angle A is the right angle, we can use trigonometric ratios. Given:

  • AB=25AB = 25 (adjacent side to angle BB)
  • AC=30AC = 30 (hypotenuse)

We can use the cosine function, defined as: cos(B)=adjacenthypotenuse\cos(B) = \frac{\text{adjacent}}{\text{hypotenuse}}

Thus, cos(B)=ABAC=2530=56\cos(B) = \frac{AB}{AC} = \frac{25}{30} = \frac{5}{6}

Now, to find angle BB, we take the inverse cosine (arccos): B=arccos(56)B = \arccos\left(\frac{5}{6}\right)

Using a calculator to find the arccos: Barccos(56)33.56B \approx \arccos\left(\frac{5}{6}\right) \approx 33.56^\circ

So, angle BB is approximately 33.5633.56^\circ.

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Tip: For right triangles, using trigonometric ratios (sine, cosine, tangent) is a straightforward way to find angles when side lengths are known.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right Triangle
Trigonometric Ratios

Formulas

Cosine function
Inverse cosine (arccos)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School