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30 POINTS HELP PLEASE

A boat is tied to a dock using two ropes.
what is the length of rope A

30 POINTS HELP PLEASE A boat is tied to a dock using two ropes. what is the length-example-1
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User Aaronius
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Answer: 12.3

Step-by-step explanation: Based off the quiz I did it said 12.3

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User DfKimera
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Explanation:

Using Trigonometry

Cos ø = Adj ÷ Hyp

ø = 35°

Hyp side=15ft

A is the Adj side

Adj = Cos ø × Hyp

Adj = Cos 35° × 15

Adj = 0.8192 × 15 = 12.29

Adj = 12ft approximately

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