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The picture below shows a loading platform that extends out 6 feet from the back of a truck. What is the exact length of the platform?​

PLEASE HELP The picture below shows a loading platform that extends out 6 feet from-example-1

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Answer:

5.2 ft

Explanation:


\cos 30 \degree = (6)/(length \: of \: platform) \\ \\ ( √(3) )/(2) = (6)/(length \: of \: platform) \\ \\ length \: of \: platform = (2 * 6)/( √(3) ) \\ \\ length \: of \: platform = (12√(3) )/( 3) \\ \\ length \: of \: platform =4 √(3) \\ \\ length \: of \: platform =4 * 1.732 \\ \\ length \: of \: platform = 5.228 \\ \\ length \: of \: platform = 5.2 \: ft

User Physicsmichael
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Answer:

really easy its 180

Explanation:

because you multiply 30 times 6 u get 180

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