When a basketball hits a hard, level surface, it bounces off at the same angle at which it hits. Use the figure to find the angle at which the ball hit the floor.

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Batazor · Answer 1 · 2019-03-13T18:56:19+0000

Let the angle = x
Using the figure below, to find x, setup the equation:
x+70+x=180
2x+70=180
2x=110
x=55°
So the ball hits the surface at 55° and bounces back at 55°.

Answer: 55°

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