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

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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

anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

how did you get x = 10

anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

x is ladder length, which is hypo. side!

anonymous · Answer

whats x = 10 mean because x doesnt equal 10

anonymous · Answer

WHO said x = 10????

anonymous · Answer

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