1. The shadow cast by a post measures 6 feet. If the distance from the tip of the shadow to the topmost of the lamp is 11 feet, what is the angle of elevation? 2. A ladder leans against a brick wall. The foot of the ladder is 6 feet from the wall. The ladder reaches a height of 15 feet on the wall. Find the nearest degree, the angle makes with the wall. Answer it both please. Thank you in advance!
1. The shadow cast by a post measures 6 feet. If the distance from the tip of the shadow to the topmost of the lamp is 11 feet, what is the angle of elevation? 2. A ladder leans against a brick wall. The foot of the ladder is 6 feet from the wall. The ladder reaches a height of 15 feet on the wall. Find the nearest degree, the angle makes with the wall. Answer it both please. Thank you in advance!
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1. The shadow cast by a post measures 6 feet. If the distance from the tip of the shadow to the topmost of the lamp is 11 feet, what is the angle of elevation?
2. A ladder leans against a brick wall. The foot of the ladder is 6 feet from the wall. The ladder reaches a height of 15 feet on the wall. Find the nearest degree, the angle makes with the wall.
Answer it both please. Thank you in advance!
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