Math Problem Statement
Avery leans a 24-foot ladder against a wall so that it forms an angle of 80degrees∘ with the ground. How high up the wall does the ladder reach? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot if necessary.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Trigonometry
Right Triangle
Formulas
Sine function: sin(theta) = opposite/hypotenuse
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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