
Mike D. answered 02/24/21
Effective, patient, empathic, math and science tutor
Well if you draw a picture you have a right triangle
Hypotenuse = ladder
So if h is required height
h/23 = sin 80°
So h = 23 sin 80°
Amy C.
asked 02/24/21A 23-ft ladder leans against a building so that the angle between the ground and the ladder is 80 degrees. The height of the ladder reaches up the side of the building is ( ) feet. Round to one decimal place
Mike D. answered 02/24/21
Effective, patient, empathic, math and science tutor
Well if you draw a picture you have a right triangle
Hypotenuse = ladder
So if h is required height
h/23 = sin 80°
So h = 23 sin 80°
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Amy C.
thank you!!02/24/21