A ladder 42 feet in length rests against a vertical wall of 36 feet in height. What is the measure of the angle of elevation, θ. (Round angle measure to the nearest degree.)

31°
59°
41°

Question

A ladder 42 feet in length rests against a vertical wall of 36 feet in height. What is the measure of the angle of elevation, θ. (Round angle measure to the nearest degree.)


31°
59°
41°

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Use:

$$\sin(\theta) = \frac{Perpendicular}{Hypotenuse} = \frac{36}{42}$$

Find $\theta$ here..

anonymous · Answer

58.9 or 59?

anonymous · Answer

Sorry net got disconnected..

Yep 58.99 or 59 is right..

anonymous · Answer

Thanks for helping me. I totally understand. That has been happening a lot for me.