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How do I solve this ​-example-1
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Answer:

h ≈ 448.0 m

Explanation:

The relevant trig function is the one that relates adjacent side length, opposite side length, and angle:

Tan = Opposite/Adjacent

Solving for the adjacent side length, we get ...

Adjacent = Opposite/Tan

For the two angles given, we want the value of the difference of the adjacent side lengths:

168 m = h/tan(41.2°) -h/tan(52.5°)

Then h is found by dividing by its coefficient:

h = (168 m)/(1/tan(41.2°) -1/tan(52.5°))

h ≈ 448.0 m

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