2. A ladder is leaning against a wall. The foot of the ladder is 6.5 feet from the wall. If the ladder needs to reach a height of 10 feet what would the angle of elevation need to be?

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2. A ladder is leaning against a wall. The foot of the ladder is 6.5 feet from the wall. If the ladder needs to reach
a height of 10 feet what would the angle of elevation need to be?
Transcribed Image Text:2. A ladder is leaning against a wall. The foot of the ladder is 6.5 feet from the wall. If the ladder needs to reach a height of 10 feet what would the angle of elevation need to be?
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