X + x + x + 20 + 10 = 180
(combine like terms)
3x + 30 = 180
3x=180-30
3x=150
x=150/3
x=50
P=s1+s2+s3
Move +s1 to the other side. Sign changes from +s1 to -s1
P-s1=s1-s1+s2+s3
p-s1=s2+s3
Move s2 to the other side. Sign changes from s2 to -s2
p-s1-s2=s2-s2+s3
p-s1-s2=s3
Answer: p-s1-s2=s3
Answer: The flagpole is about 22.3 feet tall.
This is roughly the size of a two story building, assuming each floor is 10 feet or so.
Since this height is under 25 ft, this flagpole is in compliance with the regulation.
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Work Shown:
The horizontal leg of the triangle is 36 ft. This is the adjacent leg to the reference angle 25 degrees.
The vertical leg of the triangle is x-5.5, and this leg is the opposite side to the reference angle 25 degrees.
Use the tangent rule to connect the opposite and adjacent sides.
Solve for x.
tan(angle) = opposite/adjacent
tan(25) = (x-5.5)/36
36*tan(25) = x-5.5
x-5.5 = 36*tan(25)
x = 36*tan(25)+5.5
x = 22.28707569358
x = 22.3 ft is the approximate height of the flagpole
Make sure your calculator is in degree mode.
The height is not over 25 ft, so this flagpole meets the requirements.
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