SOLUTION: A ladder is leaning against a wall. It is 5 ½ feet from the wall and has an angle of elevation 55°. How long is the ladder?
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Question 884720: A ladder is leaning against a wall. It is 5 ½ feet from the wall and has an angle of elevation 55°. How long is the ladder?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
cos 55 = 5.5ft/L
L = 5.5ft/cos 55
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