1. Solving Right Triangles a. Fully solve the right-angled triangle with side lengths of 6 cm and 8 cm as shown below. 8cm 6cm b. A ladder is placed against a wall with its base 2 meters away from the wall. The ladder makes a 60-degree angle with the ground. How long is the ladder? 60 I 2m

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1. Solving Right Triangles
a. Fully solve the right-angled triangle with side lengths of 6 cm and 8 cm as shown
below.
8cm
6cm
b. A ladder is placed against a wall with its base 2 meters away from the wall. The
ladder makes a 60-degree angle with the ground. How long is the ladder?
60
I
2m
Transcribed Image Text:1. Solving Right Triangles a. Fully solve the right-angled triangle with side lengths of 6 cm and 8 cm as shown below. 8cm 6cm b. A ladder is placed against a wall with its base 2 meters away from the wall. The ladder makes a 60-degree angle with the ground. How long is the ladder? 60 I 2m
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