3. Tim is designing a roof truss in the shape of an isosceles triangle. The design shows the base angles of the truss to have measures of 18.5°. If the horizontal base of the roof truss is 36 ft. across, what is the approximate height of the truss?

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3. Tim is designing a roof truss in the shape of an isosceles triangle. The design
shows the base angles of the truss to have measures of 18.5°. If the
horizontal base of the roof truss is 36 ft. across, what is the approximate
height of the truss?
Transcribed Image Text:3. Tim is designing a roof truss in the shape of an isosceles triangle. The design shows the base angles of the truss to have measures of 18.5°. If the horizontal base of the roof truss is 36 ft. across, what is the approximate height of the truss?
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