35° 50ft Ms. Fig and Mrs. T have decided to sail the ocean seas. They spot a palm tree on an island when they are 50ft from the shore If they angle of elevation from the boat to the top of the tree is 35°, How tall is the tree? Round to the nearest whole number. X3D

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Ms. Fig and Mrs. T have decided to sail the ocean seas. They spot a palm tree on an island when they are 50ft from the shore. If they angle of elevation
from the boat to the top of the tree is 35°, How tal is the tree? Round to the nearest whole number.
X3D
Transcribed Image Text:35° 50ft Ms. Fig and Mrs. T have decided to sail the ocean seas. They spot a palm tree on an island when they are 50ft from the shore. If they angle of elevation from the boat to the top of the tree is 35°, How tal is the tree? Round to the nearest whole number. X3D
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