An object dropped from the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa lands 17 feet from the base. 17 ft Note: The figure is not drawn to scale. Which of the following equations should be used to determine the angle, x, that the Leaning Tower of Pisa is with the ground?

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An object dropped from the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa lands 17 feet from the base.
17 ft -
Note: The figure is not drawn to scale.
Which of the following equations should be used to determine the angle, x, that the Leaning Tower of Pisa is with the
ground?
O A.
17
CS X =
179
179
CoS X =
17
B.
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Transcribed Image Text:An object dropped from the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa lands 17 feet from the base. 17 ft - Note: The figure is not drawn to scale. Which of the following equations should be used to determine the angle, x, that the Leaning Tower of Pisa is with the ground? O A. 17 CS X = 179 179 CoS X = 17 B. Sign or novo
F17 ft
Note: The figure is not drawn to scale.
Which of the following equations should be used to determine the angle, x, that the Leaning Tower of Pisa is with the
ground?
O A.
17
CS X =
179
179
cos X =
17
В.
O C.
17
sin x =
179
179
sin x =
17
D.
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novo
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Transcribed Image Text:F17 ft Note: The figure is not drawn to scale. Which of the following equations should be used to determine the angle, x, that the Leaning Tower of Pisa is with the ground? O A. 17 CS X = 179 179 cos X = 17 В. O C. 17 sin x = 179 179 sin x = 17 D. Sign out novo Ce
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