A roof truss is in the shape of an isosceles triangle of height 6.4 ft. If the

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A roof truss is in the shape of an isosceles triangle of height 6.4 ft. If the total length of the three members is 51.2 ft, what is the length of a rafter? Solve by setting up and solving an appropriate trigonometric equation. (The Pythagorean theorem may be used only as a check.)

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Basic Technical Mathematics

ISBN: 9780137529896

12th Edition

Authors: Allyn J. Washington, Richard Evans

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