In ΔCDE, the measure of ∠E=90°, DE = 39 feet, and CD = 89 feet. Find the measure of ∠C to the nearest degree.
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Answer:
44.81 feet
Step-by-step explanation:
see the attached figure to better understand the problem
step 1
In the right triangle ACD
Find the length side AC (height of the small fire tower)
---> by TOA (opposite side divided by the adjacent side)
Solve for AC
step 2
In the right triangle ABE
Find the length side AB
---> by TOA (opposite side divided by the adjacent side)
solve for AB
step 3
How many feet off the ground is the squirrel?
Subtract the length side segment AB from the length side segment AC
so
