Easy Trig question involving pitch of roof

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The discussion revolves around determining the angle of a ski cabin roof's pitch, which is essential for snow to slide off effectively. Participants express confusion due to the lack of numerical values needed for calculations. One contributor suggests that the answer might be 48°, derived from a worksheet, but acknowledges the difficulty in solving the problem without additional information. There is a consensus that seeking clarification from a teacher may be the best course of action. Overall, the problem is deemed unsolvable in its current form.
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Homework Statement


The roof of a ski cabin has a steep pitch to help snow slide off. What angle does the roof make with the horizontal?


Homework Equations


SOH CAH TOA


The Attempt at a Solution


I don't really know where to start considering I have no numbers to play around with so, any recommendations would greatly be appreciated.
 
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MACHO-WIMP said:

Homework Statement


The roof of a ski cabin has a steep pitch to help snow slide off. What angle does the roof make with the horizontal?

Homework Equations


SOH CAH TOA

The Attempt at a Solution


I don't really know where to start considering I have no numbers to play around with so, any recommendations would greatly be appreciated.
Right!

There must be more to it than this !
 
SammyS said:
Right!

There must be more to it than this !

I'm pretty sure the answer is 48° but that is because my worksheet is set up where it gives the answers and eventually you solve a riddle, however I don't know how I would get to it. So should I just ask my teacher tomorrow?
 
Probably, because the problem is unsolvable the way it is right now.
 

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