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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A 7-foot ladder is leaned against a building in such a way that the bottom of the ladder is 4 feet from the base of the wall. Find the angle formed between the ladder and the ground.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well wouldn't you use trig

OpenStudy (phi):

I would sketch the problem

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well I don't know thats why I'm asking

OpenStudy (phi):

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OpenStudy (phi):

do you know SOH CAH TOA ? if you have time, see http://www.khanacademy.org/math/trigonometry/basic-trigonometry/basic_trig_ratios/v/basic-trigonometry

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