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Two ramps are placed back to back as shown. What is the length of the ramp labeled x?

Two ramps are placed back to back as shown. What is the length of the ramp labeled-example-1
Two ramps are placed back to back as shown. What is the length of the ramp labeled-example-1
Two ramps are placed back to back as shown. What is the length of the ramp labeled-example-2

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Answer:

16.6 ft

Explanation:

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Answer:

16.6 ft

Explanation:

Use Law Of Sines to solve this:

(Sin 7)/9 = (Sin 13)/x

Cross multiply...

x(Sin 7) = 9(Sin 13)

Divide both side by Sin 7

x = [9(Sin 13)]/(Sin 7)

x = 16.61254121

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