Geometry Problem: Find Measure of HG & X-Axis Angle

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The problem involves finding the angle formed by line segment HG and the x-axis, where circle G is centered at the origin with a radius of 2, and point H is located at the coordinates (√3, 1). The correct measure of this angle is 30 degrees, as confirmed by the teacher. To solve this, the use of elementary trigonometric functions, specifically the tangent function, is essential for determining the angle.

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I have a test tomorrow and this is one of my review problems.
"Circle G is centered at the origin with radius 2. Point H is on the circle at (radical 3, 1). What is the measure of the angle formed by HG and the x-axis?" My teacher told me the answer is 30 degrees, and after much trial with this, I have no idea how to arrive at this answer. PLEASE help as this will most likely be on my test tomorrow!
Thanks,
 
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on second thought, I'll use trig functions to solve. I think this should work.
 
Yes, it's elementary trig. Think of the tangent of the angle.
 

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