if the angle is x, then
5.8/12 = cos x
so, x = 61.1°
A 12-foot ladder is leaning against the outside wall of a building. The angle of the ladder with the ground is 75 degrees.
The ladder is moved so that the base of the ladder is 5.8 feet from the wall. Determine the angle created by the ladder and the ground after the move. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a degree.
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