Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
we know that
Applying the law of cosines

In this problem we have



substitute the values



Answer:
3 1/3 is your answer.
Step-by-step explanation:
Rewriting equation:
4 + 5/6 - 1 - 1/2
4 - 1 = 3
5/6 - 1/2 = ?
Find the LCD of 5/6 and 1/2 and rewrite to solve.
5/6 - 3/6 = 2/6
2/6 = 1/3
3 + 1/3 = 3 1/3
Whole number: 3
numerator: 1
denominator: 3
First turn 1/2 to 2/4 so you have a common denominator.
Next turn the mixed numbers into improper fractions:
11 3/4 --> 47/4 and 8 2/4 --> 34/4
Subtract:
47/4 - 34/4 = 13/4
Divide:
13/4 = 3.25
3.25/2 --> 1.625 or 1 5/8
Therefore, he will have to place it 1 5/8 feet from each side
Hope this helps!
I know that i had it on a test its -2.11 Hope you ace it!