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The position vectors of vertices of `triangle ABC` are `(1, -2), (-7,6) and (11/5, 2/5)` respectively. The measure of the interior angle A of the `triangle ABC,` is,

A

acute and lies in `(75^(@), 90^(@))`

B

acute and lies in `(60^(@), 75^(@))`

C

acute and lies in `(45^(@), 60^(@))`

D

obtuse and lies in `(120^(@), 150^(@))`

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To find the measure of the interior angle A of triangle ABC with given position vectors, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the vertices The vertices of triangle ABC are given as: - A(1, -2) - B(-7, 6) - C(11/5, 2/5) ### Step 2: Calculate the slopes of sides AB and AC To find the angle A, we need to calculate the slopes of sides AB and AC. **Slope of AB (M1)**: Using the formula for slope \( M = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \): - \( A(1, -2) \) and \( B(-7, 6) \) - \( M1 = \frac{6 - (-2)}{-7 - 1} = \frac{6 + 2}{-8} = \frac{8}{-8} = -1 \) **Slope of AC (M2)**: Using the same formula: - \( A(1, -2) \) and \( C(11/5, 2/5) \) - \( M2 = \frac{2/5 - (-2)}{11/5 - 1} = \frac{2/5 + 10/5}{11/5 - 5/5} = \frac{12/5}{6/5} = 2 \) ### Step 3: Use the slopes to find the angle A The angle A can be found using the formula: \[ \tan A = \frac{M1 - M2}{1 + M1 \cdot M2} \] Substituting the values: \[ \tan A = \frac{-1 - 2}{1 + (-1) \cdot 2} = \frac{-3}{1 - 2} = \frac{-3}{-1} = 3 \] ### Step 4: Calculate the angle A To find the angle A, we take the arctangent: \[ A = \tan^{-1}(3) \] ### Step 5: Approximate the angle Using a calculator or trigonometric tables: \[ A \approx 72^\circ \] ### Conclusion The measure of the interior angle A of triangle ABC is approximately \( 72^\circ \). ---

To find the measure of the interior angle A of triangle ABC with given position vectors, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the vertices The vertices of triangle ABC are given as: - A(1, -2) - B(-7, 6) - C(11/5, 2/5) ...
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