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The angle of elevation of a ladder leaning against a wall is 62°. If the distance from the base of the ladder to the wall is 14 feet, how long is the ladder?
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The angle of elevation of a ladder leaning against a wall is 62°. If the distance from the base of the ladder to the wall is 14 feet, how long is the ladder?

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tan62 = x/14
x=14(tan62)
x=26.33 approximately
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