To find the missing angle, we can use the inverse of the tangent ratio.
The tangent ratio is given by:
tan(theta) = opposite/adjacent
Plugging in the values we have:
tan(theta) = 2/5
Taking the inverse tangent of both sides to solve for theta:
theta = tan^(-1)(2/5)
Using a calculator, we get:
theta ≈ 21 degrees
So, the missing angle is approximately 21 degrees.
A right triangle. The right angle is on the bottom left. The hypotenuse slopes downward, left to right. The theta symbol is inside the angle at the bottom right. The opposite side is 2 centimeters, the adjacent side is 5 centimeters
Use the inverse of the tangent ratio to find the approximate measure of the missing angle. Round your answer to the nearest whole degree.
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