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A 12-ft long ladder is leadning against a wall and makes an 80 degree angle with the ground. How high up the wall does the ladder reach, and how far is the base of the ladder from the base of the wall?
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A 12-ft long ladder is leadning against a wall and makes an 80 degree angle with the ground. How high up the wall does the ladder reach, and how far is the base of the ladder from the base of the wall? Round to the nearest inch.

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check the picture below

make sure your calculator is in Degree mode.
A 12-ft long ladder is leadning against a wall and makes an 80 degree angle with the-example-1
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