A ladder 18ft long leans against a building. The ladder forms an angle of 60 degrees with the ground.
a.) How high up the side of the building does the ladder reach?
b.) Find the horizontal from the foot of the ladder to the base of the building.

Question

A ladder 18ft long leans against a building. The ladder forms an angle of 60 degrees with the ground.
a.) How high up the side of the building does the ladder reach?
b.) Find the horizontal from the foot of the ladder to the base of the building.

anonymous · Answer

@agent0smith  Could you help me with this problem please?

agent0smith · Answer

You can use either sine or cosine, or special right triangles. Draw a diagram first.

anonymous · Answer

|dw:1404805294786:dw| it's a little wobbly but this is wha tI got for the diagram?