A mirror is placed on the ground between a 6 ft person and a tree. If the mirror is 8 feet from the person and the distance between the mirror and tree is 26 feet, find the height of the tree.

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Jparram asked May 28, 2022

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A mirror is placed on the ground between a 6 ft person and a

tree. If the mirror is 8 feet from the person and the distance
between the mirror and tree is 26 feet, find the height of the tree.

Mathematics
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Explanation:

h/26=6/8

h=26(6)/8

h=19.5 ft

Kludge answered Jun 3, 2022

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