The diagram below shows a 20-foot ladder leaning against a wall. The bottom of the ladder is 10 feet from the
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Based on the dimensions in the diagram, what is the value of x?

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Answer: B) The value of x is 30°

Step-by-step explanation:

As shown in figure it is a right angle triangle where

Hypotenuse = 20 ft

Perpendicular  = 10 ft

corresponding to the angle x

As we know trigonometric ratios

[tex]\sin \theta = \dfrac{\text {Perpendicular }}{\text {Hypotenuse} }[/tex]

Substituting the values we get

[tex]\sin x = \dfrac{10}{20} =\dfrac{1}{2}[/tex]

[tex]\sin x = \sin 30^\circ[/tex]

Now as we know if [tex]\sin A = \sin B \Rightarrow A= B[/tex]

We get

[tex]x= 30^\circ[/tex]

Hence, the value of x is 30°