Problem

In $\Delta \mathrm{JKL}, j=74$ inches, $k=14$ inches and $l=67$ inches. Find the measure of $\angle \mathrm{L}$ to the nearest degree.

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\(\boxed{55}\) degrees is the measure of angle L

Steps

Step 1 :Use the Law of Cosines: \(cos(L) = \frac{j^2 + k^2 - l^2}{2jk}\)

Step 2 :Calculate \(cos(L) = \frac{74^2 + 14^2 - 67^2}{2(74)(14)} = 0.5709459459459459\)

Step 3 :Find the measure of angle L in degrees: \(L = acos(0.5709459459459459) * \frac{180}{\pi} = 55.18378418528763\)

Step 4 :\(\boxed{55}\) degrees is the measure of angle L

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