Christopher J. answered 05/13/20
Berkeley Grad Math Tutor (algebra to calculus)
Use the identity height/50=sin(84) solve for height
Mary C.
asked 05/12/20A carpenter has a 50-ft ladder that he hopes to use to access the roof a city property. To maintain safety, the maximum angle the ladder can make with the ground is 84. What is the maximum height the ladder will reach on the building?
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Christopher J. answered 05/13/20
Berkeley Grad Math Tutor (algebra to calculus)
Use the identity height/50=sin(84) solve for height
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