Solving for Side Lengths of Right Triangles

Question 1

Which equation could be used to find m∠J in △JKL?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: x = cos–1

Question 2

x ≈ °

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B: 71

Question 3

The angle of depression from point R to point S is angle .

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C: 3

Question 4

A car is traveling up a steep ramp to a parking garage. The ramp is 445 feet long and rises a vertical distance of 80 feet. What is the angle of elevation from the car to the end of the ramp? Round to the nearest degree.

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A: 10°

Question 5

What is the measure of the angle of elevation from point L to point J?

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C: 53°

Question 6

The length of the shortest leg of the right triangle that is formed is feet.

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A: 3.5

Question 7

Is this ladder being used safely?

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A: yes

Question 8

The angle of elevation from point S to point R is angle .

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D: 4

Question 9

The angle of depression from the hoop to Lisa is to the angle of elevation from Lisa’s line of sight to the hoop.

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B: congruent

Question 10

Angle 2 is the angle of elevation from .

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B: point R to point Q

Solving for Side Lengths of Right Triangles Answers

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