the distance, in feet, from the base of the conveyor belt to the building
Ratios
A ratio is a comparison between two numbers of the same kind. It represents how many times one number contains another. It also represents how small or large one number is compared to the other.
Trigonometric Ratios
Trigonometric ratios give values of trigonometric functions. It always deals with triangles that have one angle measuring 90 degrees. These triangles are right-angled. We take the ratio of sides of these triangles.
A 15-foot conveyor belt for raising and lowering supplies is leaning against a building at a 30°
Which trigonometric equation could be used to find x, the distance, in feet, from the base of the conveyor belt to the building?
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