Answer:
30 feet
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x be the length of the ladder. Then, x cos(60) = 15
If we divide both sides by cos(60), then x = 30 feet.
7.8 should be it, i am so sorry if its wrong hope it helps if its correct!
Answer:
I would set this up as:
let: lesser number = x
greater number = 2x + 5
Restating the word problem:
lesser number + greater number = 38
x + 2x + 5 = 38
Solving: 3x + 5 = 38
- 5 -5
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3x = 33
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3 3
x = 11
Substitution for the greater number:
2(11) + 5
22 + 5
27
Answer:
51.6
Step-by-step explanation:
10.8 - -6.4 is 17.2
17.2 x 3 is 51.6
