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2. When a man measured the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from a cert point, it was found to be 50°. When he walked 20m away from that point, the angle elevation of the top of the tower is 38°. What is the distance from the top of the tow to the 2nd observation point?

2. When a man measured the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from a cert point, it was found to be 50°. When he walked 20m away from that point, the angle elevation of the top of the tower is 38°. What is the distance from the top of the tow to the 2nd observation point?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
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o ropes on top of the pole make an angle of 50°, how far away from each other are the other ends of the ropes? 2. When a man measured the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from a certain point, it was found to be 50°. When he walked 20m away from that point, the angle of elevation of the top of the tower is 38°. What is the distance from the top of the tower to the 2nd observation point?
Transcribed Image Text:o ropes on top of the pole make an angle of 50°, how far away from each other are the other ends of the ropes? 2. When a man measured the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from a certain point, it was found to be 50°. When he walked 20m away from that point, the angle of elevation of the top of the tower is 38°. What is the distance from the top of the tower to the 2nd observation point?
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