OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §7.2 Right Triangle Trigonometry · Try It 4 · Trigonometry · Right triangles

Right Triangle Trigonometry · Try It 4

How long a ladder is needed to reach a windowsill 50 feet above the ground if the ladder rests against the building making an angle of $\frac{5 π}{12}$ with the ground? Round to the nearest foot.

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §7.2 Right Triangle Trigonometry · Try It 4

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