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A 20 foot ladder leans against the a house forming a 75° angle with the house. Exactly how far is the base of the ladder from the house?

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Check the picture below.

Make sure your calculator is in Degree mode.

A 20 foot ladder leans against the a house forming a 75° angle with the house. Exactly-example-1
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