A ramp has a incline of angle of 30°. Find the exact altitude, x, and the exact length of the ramp, y, HELP!?
A ramp has a incline of angle of 30°. Find the exact altitude, x, and the exact length of the ramp, y, if the base of the ramp is 27 feet. Rationalize where appropriate. Please help I'm so confused :(((( steps show steps please!!!!
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L = 27
y = L / cos30 = 27*2 / sqrt(3) = 18 sqrt(3)
x = 27 * tan 30 = 9 sqrt(3)
tan 30° = x / 27
x = 27 tan 30°
x = 9â3 ft
y² = 243 + 729 = 972
y = 18â3 ft