Question

Let ∠D be an acute angle such that cosD=0.33. Use a calculator to approximate the measure of ∠D to the nearest tenth of a degree.

What is the measurement of
Please show all the work on how you got your answer.

Answer 1

To approximate the measure of angle D, we will need to use the inverse cosine function on our calculator. All calculators vary, so I am not sure where you would find the button for it on your calculator. However, I know many calculators have it so you click the second button, then cos.

cos(D) = 0.33

D = cos^-1 (0.33)

D = 70.7 degrees

Hope this helps!! :)