David’s construction company is designing roof trusses in the shape of isosceles triangles for new homes in Orlando. The pitch of the room can be determined by finding the angle between the run and the slope of the roof.   What is the pitch of the roof to the nearest degree?

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David’s construction company is designing roof trusses in the shape of isosceles triangles for new homes in Orlando. The pitch of the room can be determined by finding the angle between the run and the slope of the roof.

 

What is the pitch of the roof to the nearest degree?

28 feet
Slope
42 feet
Run
Transcribed Image Text:28 feet Slope 42 feet Run
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