A surfer is riding a 7 foot wave. The angle of depression from the surfer to the shoreline is 10 degrees. What is the distance f
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Choice 1. He did not square 40, he just multiplied by 2.
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1:
According to the Pythagorean theorem, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
The hypotenuse measures c cm while the other sides are 40 cm and 9 cm each.
Step 2:
According to the Pythagorean theorem,
This is the correct solution to the given problem. Hans did not square 40, he just multiplied by 2. Which is the first option.
The length of ladder is 30 ft.
<h3>How can the feet that made up the side of the building is the top of the ladder be known ?</h3>The formula below can be used in solving the problem
Tan (∅)=
∅=70°
opposite = BC
Adjacent = 12 ft
70°= opposite/ 12
opposite= 32.96 ft
Therefore, The length of ladder is 30 ft.
NOTE; Since the actual diagram can not be found i solved another on on the same topic
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CHECK COMPLETE QUESTION BELOW:
Consider the diagram shown where a ladder is leaning against the side of a building. the base of the ladder is 12ft from the building. how long is the ladder? (to the nearest ft)
a. 25ft
b. 30ft
c. 35ft
d. 40ft
