Solve the following: (10 pts)To be safe, 20ft ladder should not incline more than 70°angle with the ground. Suppose the ladder is leaned against thehouse at this angle, as shown on the right.Find:a. The distance (b) from the base of the house to the footof the ladderb. The height (a) reached by the ladder.c. Measure of LB.20ft70Ab C

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Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

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Chapter11: Introduction To Trigonometry

Section11.4: Applications With Acute Triangles

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