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An escalator lifts people to the second floor, 25 ft. above the first floor. The escalator rises at a 30° angle. How far does a person travel from the bottom to the top of the escalator?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section3.4: Solve Geometry Applications: Triangles, Rectangles, And The Pythagorean Theorem

Problem 3.81TI: John puts the base of a 13-foot ladder five feet from the wall of his house as shown below. How far...

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