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Solving Trigonometric Equations · Exercise 104

Find a solution to the word problem algebraically. Then use a calculator to verify the result. Round the answer to the nearest tenth of a degree.

A person does a handstand with his feet touching a wall and his hands 1.5 feet away from the wall. If the person is 6 feet tall, what angle do his feet make with the wall?

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OpenStax, Precalculus 2e · §7.5 Solving Trigonometric Equations · Exercise 104

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