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What is the best approximation of the length of segment Q R? Note tangent of open argument 80 degrees end argument is approximately equal to 5.56

Its a Right triangle Q R S, with angle Q R S a right angle, side R S measuring 2cm and angle R S Q measuring 80 degrees.

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a. 9.12cm

b. 11.34cm

c. 12.61cm

d. 10.36cm

 Apr 22, 2016
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Tan80 = opposite/adjacent = qr/2       qr= 2 tan 80 = 11.34      'b' is the answer

 Apr 22, 2016

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