Question

A tree is leaning toward the ground. How many degrees does the tree have to fall before hitting the ground?

Answer 1

Im not absolutely sure but i think its 14

Answer 2

That is a straight angle, meaning the angle measure is 180 degrees. we know that 14x+22x=180, or 36x=180 by combining like terms. solving for x, we get x=5. plugging in, 14x5=70. the tree has to go 70 degrees before hitting the ground. looking at our diagram, this answer makes sense.