Question

A ladder leans against a brick wall. The foot of the ladder is 7 feet from the wall. The ladder reaches a height of 22 feet on the wall. What is the angle the ladder makes with the wall? (to the nearest tenth)

Answer 1

Answer: 17.7

Explanation:

`tan x = (7)/(22) \\tan x = .318181\\inverse tan of .3181818= 17. 65`