, and have position vectors , and . What is angle , in degrees to significant figures?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. 137

  1. Step 1: Determine vectors and originating from vertex : , and .
  2. Step 2: Compute scalar dot product and vector magnitudes: . Magnitudes are , and .
  3. Step 3: Calculate angle : \cos\theta = \frac{\vec{BA} \cdot \vec{BC}}{|\vec{BA}||\vec{BC}| = \frac{-22}{5 \times 6} = \frac{-22}{30} = -\frac{11}{15} \approx -0.7333. Thus, .
Answer
137.

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