Question

The bottom of the ladder rests on a horizontal flat surface and the top of the ladder rests against a wall. The ladder makes an angle of elevation of 61°. The bottom of the ladder is 6 ft from the base of the wall. How long is the ladder? Round your answer to the nearest foot. Do not include units

Mar 13, 2015

6/x = cos 61°

Mar 13, 2015

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