I have a ridiculous number of trees and shrubs that need pruning in my yard. I have a 15 foot ladder and I have found a 70° angle between the ladder and the ground is as steep as I can make it while still being safe when leaning my ladder against the shed or house. How high can the top of my ladder reach?
I have a ridiculous number of trees and shrubs that need pruning in my yard. I have a 15 foot ladder and I have found a 70° angle between the ladder and the ground is as steep as I can make it while still being safe when leaning my ladder against the shed or house. How high can the top of my ladder reach?
Chapter2: Solving Linear Equations
Section2.3: Solve A Formula For A Specific Variable
Problem 2.75TI: John puts the base of a 13-foot ladder five feet from the wall of his house as shown in the figure....
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Transcribed Image Text:I have a ridiculous number of trees and shrubs that need pruning in my yard. I have a 15 foot
ladder and I have found a 70° angle between the ladder and the ground is as steep as I can make
it while still being safe when leaning my ladder against the shed or house. How high can the top
of my ladder reach?
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