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im trying to find the angle of a triangle using the sides. but i dont know how on this calculator, usually when i use the one i have i use 2nd sine(16/20) (ex)

 Nov 24, 2014

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For your example:  first press the (2nd) key. This will turn the (sin) key into (asin). Press this key, then enter the numbers:  16/20  and press the equal (=) sign. This will give you the size of the angle.

"asin" means "arcsine" which is inverse sine, what you want.

Similarly, for cos and tan.

 Nov 24, 2014
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Give us the sides and any angles you might have.....

 

 Nov 24, 2014
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For your example:  first press the (2nd) key. This will turn the (sin) key into (asin). Press this key, then enter the numbers:  16/20  and press the equal (=) sign. This will give you the size of the angle.

"asin" means "arcsine" which is inverse sine, what you want.

Similarly, for cos and tan.

geno3141 Nov 24, 2014

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