Thomas' Calculus 13th Edition

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Chapter 7: Transcendental Functions - Section 7.6 - Inverse Trigonometric Functions - Exercises 7.6 - Page 422: 110

Answer

$\alpha\approx 42.22^{o}$

Work Step by Step

We find $\beta$ first:$\displaystyle \quad \tan\beta=\frac{21}{50}$ (the right triangle with legs 21 and 50) $\displaystyle \beta=\tan^{-1}\frac{21}{50}$ The third angle in the triangle containing $\alpha$ and $\beta$ is $(180-65)^{o}=115^{o}$ The sum of interior angles of a triangle is $180^{o}$ $\displaystyle \alpha+\tan^{-1}\frac{21}{50}+115^{o}=180^{o}$ $\displaystyle \alpha=65^{o}-\tan^{-1}\frac{21}{50}$ $\alpha\approx 42.22^{o}$
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