Solving Trigonometric Equations · Exercise 106
Find a solution to the following word problem algebraically. Then use a calculator to verify the result. Round the answer to the nearest tenth of a degree.
A 23-foot ladder is positioned next to a house. If the ladder slips at 7 feet from the house when there is not enough traction, what angle should the ladder make with the ground to avoid slipping?
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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §9.5 Solving Trigonometric Equations · Exercise 106
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