Solve each of the following problems In each case be sure to
Last updated: 2/2/2024
Solve each of the following problems In each case be sure to make a diagram of the situation with all the given information labeled 1 Isosceles Triangle The two equal sides of an isosceles triangle are each 42 centimeters If the base measures 30 centimeters find the height and the measure of the two equal angles Round your answer to the nearest tenth 2 Equilateral Triangle An equilateral triangle one with all sides the same length has an altitude of 4 3 inches Find the length of the sides 3 Length of an Escalator How long should an escalator be if it is to make an angle of 33 with the floor and carry people a vertical distance of 21 feet between floors Round to the nearest tenth 4 Height of a Hill A road up a hill makes an angle of 5 with the horizontal If the road from the bottom of the hill to the top of the hill is 2 5 miles long how high is the hill 5 Circus Tent A rope from the top of a circus tent pole is 72 5 feet long and is anchored to the ground 43 2 feet from the bottom of the pole What angle does the rope make with the pole Give your answer to the nearest tenth of a degree 6 Leaning Ladder A ladder is leaning against the top of a wall that is 7 0 feet high If the bottom of the ladder is 4 5 feet from the wall what is the angle between the ladder and the wall Give your answer to the nearest tenth of a degree 7 Angle of Elevation If a flagpole that is 73 feet tall casts a shadow 51 feet long what is the angle of elevation of the sun Give your answer to the nearest