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A mountain has a 21-degree slope. The mountain reaches an altitude of 468 feet. If you hike to the top of the mountain, starting at sea level, how far will you hike?

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Answer:

1306 feet

Explanation:

sin∅ = opp/hyp

sin21 = 468/hyp

hyp = 468/sin21

hyp = 1305.920355304657206

Rounded

1306 feet

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