The measure of angle BAC can be calculated using the equation [tex]\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{3.1}{4.5}\right) = x[/tex].

What is the measure of angle BAC? Round to the nearest whole degree.

A. [tex]0^{\circ}[/tex]
B. [tex]1^{\circ}[/tex]
C. [tex]44^{\circ}[/tex]
D. [tex]48^{\circ}[/tex]



Answer :

To determine the measure of angle BAC, we need to solve the equation given by \(\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{3.1}{4.5}\right)=x\). Let's go through the steps to find the measure of this angle:

1. Calculate the ratio \(\frac{3.1}{4.5}\):
[tex]\[ \frac{3.1}{4.5} = 0.6888888889 \][/tex]

2. Find the inverse sine (\(\sin^{-1}\)) of the ratio:
The inverse sine of 0.6888888889 will give us the angle in radians.
[tex]\[ \sin^{-1}(0.6888888889) \approx 0.7599550856658455 \text{ radians} \][/tex]

3. Convert the angle from radians to degrees:
To convert radians to degrees, use the conversion factor: \(180^{\circ} / \pi\). Thus,
[tex]\[ \text{Angle in degrees} = 0.7599550856658455 \times \frac{180}{\pi} \approx 43.54221902815587^{\circ} \][/tex]

4. Round the result to the nearest whole degree:
[tex]\[ \text{Rounded angle} = 44^{\circ} \][/tex]

Therefore, the measure of angle BAC is \(44^{\circ}\).

Among the given options:
- \(0^{\circ}\)
- \(1^{\circ}\)
- \(44^{\circ}\)
- \(48^{\circ}\)

The correct answer is [tex]\(44^{\circ}\)[/tex].

Other Questions