Question

a ladder is placed against the side of a building at an angle of 50 degrees. the ladders base is 10 feet away from the base of the building. how long is the ladder

Answer 1

cos 50 = 10/ x
=> x = 10/ cos50 = 15.56 ft

Answer 2

how did you get x = 10

Answer 3

No, 10 is the base which is adjecent side of right triangle!

Answer 4

x is ladder length, which is hypo. side!

Answer 5

whats x = 10 mean because x doesnt equal 10

Answer 6

WHO said x = 10????

Answer 7

i dont know why i was soo confused on this! but now i see what your saying! i get it now, thank you!