The pitch of a roof refers to its “steepness” and is expressed in terms of the number of inches the roof rises for each 12 inches of run. For example, an 8-12 pitch means that the roof rises 8 inches vertically for each 12 inches of horizontal run. What is the slope of a roof with an 8-12 pitch?

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Given a triangle with the following angle measures, find the value of the missing angle:  ?1 = 25°17' and ?2 = 85°48'

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The ____ wall is the vertical wall extending from the top of the footing up to the first-floor level of the structure.

A. wythe B. stem C. rafter D. foundation

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