Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
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A(c - b) = d
ac - ab = d
ac = d + ab
c = (d + ab)/a
Answer:
7 feet long
Step-by-step explanation:
This set up will give a right angle triangle where;
Length of the ladder is the hypotenuse = x
The distance of the ladder to the house is the adjacent = 3 feet
Angle of elevation theta = 72 degrees
Using the CAH in trigonometry identity;
cos theta = adjacent/hypotenuse
cos 72 = 3/hyp
hyp = 3/cos72
hyp = 3/0.4258
hyp = 7.05 feet
Hence the ladder is approximately 7 feet long