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OpenStudy (firejay5):

17. Construction: Carlos is planning to build a grain bin with a radius of 15 ft. He reads that the recommended slant of the roof is 25 degrees. He wants the roof to overhang the edge of the bin by 1 ft. What should the length x be? Give your answer in feet and inches. Show work and explain answer to get medal for patronage! :D

OpenStudy (firejay5):

I did try it, but skipped a step or something I did sin 25 over 1 = 15 over x and got 35, but I am so confused.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

By length do you mean height?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Or the length of the roof?

OpenStudy (firejay5):

I don't know read the question, because I don't know

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If you mean the roof, just draw a diagram:|dw:1393384581511:dw|

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