16.) A tree stands on a hillside of slope 28° from the horizontal. From a point 75 feet down the hill, the angle of elevation to the top of the tree is 45°. Find the height of the tree. 75 ft- 450 28°
16.) A tree stands on a hillside of slope 28° from the horizontal. From a point 75 feet down the hill, the angle of elevation to the top of the tree is 45°. Find the height of the tree. 75 ft- 450 28°
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1. Give the measures of the complement and the supplement of an angle measuring 35°.
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![16.) A tree stands on a hillside of slope 28° from the horizontal. From a point 75 feet down the
hill, the angle of elevation to the top of the tree is 45°. Find the height of the tree.
75 ft-
450
280](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F0f92522b-13cf-4c57-bc01-08269f81c1cc%2F4bb34139-6bca-4c73-9644-95e77d59a5a9%2Ff5sl8gk_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:16.) A tree stands on a hillside of slope 28° from the horizontal. From a point 75 feet down the
hill, the angle of elevation to the top of the tree is 45°. Find the height of the tree.
75 ft-
450
280
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