1. A 30-ft ladder makes an angle of 60° with the horizontal when it reaches a given spot on a wall. What angle wil 35-ft ladder makes with the horizontal if it reaches the same spot?

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1. A 30-ft ladder makes an angle of 60° with the horizontal when it reaches a given spot on a wall. What angle will a
35-ft ladder makes with the horizontal if it reaches the same spot?
Transcribed Image Text:1. A 30-ft ladder makes an angle of 60° with the horizontal when it reaches a given spot on a wall. What angle will a 35-ft ladder makes with the horizontal if it reaches the same spot?
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