SOLUTION: the angle os elevation of a 15ft laddar is 70 degrees. Find out how far the base of the laddar is from the wall.

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Question 211054: the angle os elevation of a 15ft laddar is 70 degrees. Find out how far the base of the laddar is from the wall.
Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = distance from wall
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rough sketch shows,,cos 70 = x / 15,,,,x= (cos 70) * 15 = 5.13 ft
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check,,,cos 70 = 5.13/15 = .3420,,,,ok
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