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MODELING WITH MATHEMATICS The top of the slide is 12 feet from the ground and has an angle ofdepression of $53^{\circ} .$ What is the length of the slide?
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We are trying to find the length of the slide, which we will call X. The slide length would be the hypotenuse, and if we're using the 53 degree angle then the 12 feet length would be the opposite. Show more…
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