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.

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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.
Answer:
feet
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Transcribed Image Text: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. Answer: feet Submit Answer attempt 1 out of 3 tv MacBook Air 888 こニ。 DII F7 F9 F3 F5 17 #3 $ & 1 3 4 6. 7 8. Q W E R T Y F G K A C option command つ > の
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