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when a 25ft ladder is leaned against a wall, it makes a 72 degree angle with the ground. how high up on the wall does the ladder reach
 Dec 18, 2013
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when a 25ft ladder is leaned against a wall, it makes a 72 degree angle with the ground. how high up on the wall does the ladder reach



This is a trig question. Draw the picture.
labe the 3 sides as adj, opp and hyp
decide which ratio you need
set up an equation
solve it.

If this isn't enough help, post again and tell me what you have tried.
 Dec 18, 2013

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