Question

A ladder leans against the side of the a house. The ladder is 17 feet long and forms an angle of elevation of 72 degree when leaned against the house. What is the height where the ladder meets the side of the house? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

please explain how you got the answer if you can! thanks :)

Answer 1

7 feet is your answer because by time the ladder reach the side of the house from 72 degree angle if you measure it right and cross path with the correct tools you will see that it reaches 7 ft