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A 10-ft ladder is leaning against a vertical wall so that the bottom of the ladder is 4 ft away from the base of the wall. How large is the angle formed by the ladder and the wall?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Chapter6: Circles

Section6.2: More Angle Measures In The Circle

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