Ask Question
4 May, 17:07

A 20 foot ladder is leaning against a house. It touches the ground 12 feet from the house. How far above the ground does it touch the house?

+1
Answers (1)
  1. 4 May, 21:04
    0
    Cosx = 12/20

    x = cos inverse (12/20)

    x=53.13010235

    sin53.13010235=y/20

    y=20X sin53.13010235

    y=16
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Get an answer to your question ✅ “A 20 foot ladder is leaning against a house. It touches the ground 12 feet from the house. How far above the ground does it touch the house? ...” in 📙 Mathematics if there is no answer or all answers are wrong, use a search bar and try to find the answer among similar questions.
Search for Other Answers