A toddler’s playground has two slides on either side. The slide on the left is situated at a 45° angle to the ground and is 68 centimeters away from the base of the playground. The slide on the right is positioned at a 30° angle to the ground and is 112 centimeters away from the playground’s base. What is the total length of both slides on this playground rounded to the nearest tenth of a centimeter?

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

104.1 cm. let me know if you want it explained.

directrix · Answer

@Kdwndr --> I would like your answer explained or to see the error of my ways.

I got 68√2 + 224/√3 which is approx 225.49 as the answer.