In ΔJKL, the measure of ∠L=90°,
JK = 99 feet,
and KL = 58 feet. Find the measure of ∠J to the nearest degree.
sine equals opposite over hypotenuse
sin(J) = 58 / 99
sin(J) = 0.585858 • • •
J = sin–1 (0.585858 • • •)
J = 35.86 ——> to nearest degree is 36o
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