The angle of elevation to a nearby tree from a point on the ground is measured to be 20°. How tall is the tree if the point on the ground is 92 feet from the tree?

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Xhan · Answer 1 · 2024-06-19T13:45:22+0000

Answer:

Set your calculator to degree mode.

The figure is not shown. Please sketch it to confirm my answer.

tan(20°) = h/92

h = 92×tan(20°) = about 33.49 feet