Question

The angle of elevation to a nearby tree from a point on the ground is measured to be

Answer 1

Answer:

h ≈ 66.4 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

The situation can be modelled by a right triangle with h representing the height of the tree.

Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle

tan39° = $\frac{opposite}{adjacent}$ = $\frac{h}{82}$ ( multiply both sides by 82 )

82 × tan39° = h , then

h ≈ 66.4 ft ( to the nearest tenth )