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The angle of elevation to a nearby tree from a point on the ground is measured to be 61 ∘ ∘ . How tall is the tree if the point on the ground is 59 feet from the tree? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a foot if necessary.

User Jakub Muda
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Answer:

106.44 ft

Explanation:

tan = opp/adj

tan61 = opp/59

59*tan61 = opp

opp = 106.438817561014012

Rounded

106.44 ft

User Johan Kaving
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