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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A 10-foot ladder leans against a wall at a 61 degree angle of elevation. Find the distance from the ladder's base to the wall.

OpenStudy (amistre64):

looks like you need a cosine

OpenStudy (amistre64):

assuming level and plumb and right angle and whatnots

OpenStudy (anonymous):

cos61*10=4.848096ft

OpenStudy (amistre64):

make sure your "calculator" is looking at degrees and not radians for that

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