If yo draw a diagram, you should easily see that the distance x can be found using
36/x = sin60°
x = 36/sin60° = 36 * 2/√3 = 41.57 feet
A conveyor belt carries supplies from the first floor to the second floor, which is 36 feet higher. The belt makes a 60° angle with the ground. How far do the supplies travel from one end of the conveyor belt to the other? Round your answer to the nearest foot.
Please help, I know i have to use trig but not sure how to set it up. Can anyone explain.
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