The figure below is a springboard that is used at a trampoline center. The length of the trampoline board is 15 ft. How tall is the ramp overall? Use the dotted line to find the height. 15 ft 16°

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Find the unknown length x in each right triangle, to the nearest tenth.
1. The figure below is a springboard that is used at a trampoline center. The length of the trampoline board is
15 ft. How tall is the ramp overall? Use the dotted line to find the height.
15 ft
16
Transcribed Image Text:Find the unknown length x in each right triangle, to the nearest tenth. 1. The figure below is a springboard that is used at a trampoline center. The length of the trampoline board is 15 ft. How tall is the ramp overall? Use the dotted line to find the height. 15 ft 16
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