An electrician leans an extension ladder against the outside wall of a house so that it reaches an electric box 28 feet up. The ladder makes an angle of 64° with the ground. Find the length of the ladder. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot if necessary.

An electrician leans an extension ladder against the outside wall of a house so that it reaches an electric box 28 feet up. The ladder makes an angle of 64° with the ground. Find the length of the ladder. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot if necessary.

Elementary Algebra

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Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

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Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations

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