A 16 foot ladder is leaning against a house and makes a 30* angle with the ground. How far is the base of the ladder from the bottom of the house? [Will try and draw problem]

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anonymous · Answer

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accessdenied · Answer

Why is the 30 degree angle between the vertical side and the horizontal side?  The ladder and the ground make the angle.  I think we want the angle between the two:
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anonymous · Answer

Oh dang, *facepalm* forgot it was a right triangle, lol, thanks a bunch!

accessdenied · Answer

No problem!  At least, we hope the house isn't leaning some way.  haha.
So you see how to get the answer from there?

anonymous · Answer

Yep, sure do! Thanks!