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The base of a 12-foot ladder is 5 feet from a building. To the nearest degree, what angle does the ladder make with the ground?

The base of a 12-foot ladder is 5 feet from a building. To the nearest degree, what angle does the ladder make with the ground?
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The base of a 12-foot ladder is 5 feet from a building. To the nearest degree, what angle does the ladder make with the ground?

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Cos x=5/12. Solve for x which is 65.37 degrees.
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