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I need some help please

I need some help please-example-1
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Using the law of cosins

sin(angle) = Opposite Leg / Hypotenuse

The angle is given as 35 degree and the hypotenuse is given as 30 feet.

Sin(35) = X ( opposite leg) / 30

X = 30 * sin(35)

x = 17.2 feet.

Total height = 17.2 + 6.5 = 23.7, round to 24 feet.

The answer is 24 feet.
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