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1. **Problem Statement:**
We are given a right triangle with vertices B, C, and A. Side BC is vertical with length 2 units, side BA is the hypotenuse with length 5 units, and angle C is a right angle (90°). We need to find the measure of angle B, rounded to the nearest hundredth.
2. **Relevant Formula:**
In a right triangle, the sine, cosine, or tangent of an angle can be used to find the angle measure. Here, we can use the sine function:
$$\sin(\angle B) = \frac{\text{opposite side}}{\text{hypotenuse}}$$
3. **Identify sides relative to angle B:**
- Opposite side to angle B is side AC.
- Adjacent side to angle B is side BC (length 2).
- Hypotenuse is side BA (length 5).
4. **Find length of side AC using the Pythagorean theorem:**
$$AC = \sqrt{BA^2 - BC^2} = \sqrt{5^2 - 2^2} = \sqrt{25 - 4} = \sqrt{21}$$
5. **Calculate sine of angle B:**
$$\sin(\angle B) = \frac{AC}{BA} = \frac{\sqrt{21}}{5}$$
6. **Calculate angle B:**
$$\angle B = \arcsin\left(\frac{\sqrt{21}}{5}\right)$$
Using a calculator:
$$\angle B \approx \arcsin(0.9165) \approx 66.42^\circ$$
**Final answer:**
$$\boxed{66.42^\circ}$$