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document.write( "A skateboard ram inclines at an angle of 20 degrees. If the ramp has a run of 4 meters, what is the length of the ramp? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #345544 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) You can put this solution on YOUR website! A skateboard ram inclines at an angle of 20 degrees. \n" ); document.write( " If the ramp has a run of 4 meters, what is the length of the ramp? \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "You solve this using the cosine of 20 degrees, let r = the length of the ramp \n" ); document.write( "cos(20) = \n" ); document.write( "r = \n" ); document.write( "r = 4.2567 meters \n" ); document.write( " |