A 20-foot support post leans against a wall, making a 70° angle with the ground. To the *nearest tenth* of a foot, how far up the wall will the support post reach? <-A

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13. Application of Trig Ratios
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A 20-foot support post leans against a wall, making a 70° angle with the ground. To
the *nearest tenth* of a foot, how far up the wall will the support post reach?
....
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feet
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Transcribed Image Text:13. Application of Trig Ratios Apr 07, 3:01:40 PM A 20-foot support post leans against a wall, making a 70° angle with the ground. To the *nearest tenth* of a foot, how far up the wall will the support post reach? .... Answer: feet Submit Answer attempt 1 out of 2/ problem 1 out of max 1
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