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Question 143596This question is from textbook Principles of Math
: A store sign is 9m high. The maximum length of the ladder is 10m Will the top of the ladder safely reach the sign? The ladder is 2m from the wall and the angle betweeen the ladder and the ground 75.5 degrees. Explain This question is from textbook Principles of Math

Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
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Yes.
Thw angle where the ladder touches the ground is given as 75.5 degrees. sin is defined as opposite/hypotenuse.
sin%2875.5%29+=+y%2F10
sin%2875.5%29+%2A+10+=+y
+9.68+=+y+