Question

I need helpppp (10 points )

Answer 1

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.