Homework Help: Algebra

Posted by Zing on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 8:36pm.

A 10 foot ladder is to be placed against the side of a building. The base of the ladder must be placed at an angle of 72degree with the level ground for a secure footing. Find to the nearest inch, how far of the ladder should be from the side of the building and how far up the side of the building the ladder will reach

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