MODELING WITH MATHEMATICS The top of the slide is 12 feet from the ground and has an angle of depression of 53°. What is the length of the slide? Round your answer to the nearest whole number. 53 12 ft

MODELING WITH MATHEMATICS The top of the slide is 12 feet from the ground and has an angle of depression of 53°. What is the length of the slide? Round your answer to the nearest whole number. 53 12 ft

Algebra and Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305071742

Author:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Publisher:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Chapter5: Trigonometric Functions: Right Triangle Approach

Section5.2: Trigonometry Of Right Triangles

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MODELING WITH MATHEMATICS The top of the slide is 12 feet from the
ground and has an angle of depression of 53°. What is the length of the
slide? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
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