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A train travels uphill at a 12 degree angle. The train rises 150 from the bottom to the top of the hilL. about how long is the track?
14 years ago

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Rise = horizontal distance * tan(θ)

Now
Rise = 150 m (or the proper unit)
angle, θ = 12°

Solve for horizontal distance.
14 years ago

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