A 140' cellular tower sits on a sloped piece of property and casts a shadow of 200 feet when the angle of elevation of the sun is 38°. Find the angle of elevation of the sloped ground. 1M0! 38° Го01 20 148 )3°

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Problem 1RE: 1. Give the measures of the complement and the supplement of an angle measuring 35°.
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A 140' cellular tower sits on a sloped piece of property and casts a shadow of 200 feet when
the angle of elevation of the sun is 38°. Find the angle of elevation of the sloped ground.
Transcribed Image Text:A 140' cellular tower sits on a sloped piece of property and casts a shadow of 200 feet when the angle of elevation of the sun is 38°. Find the angle of elevation of the sloped ground.
1M0!
38°
Го01
20
148
)3°
Transcribed Image Text:1M0! 38° Го01 20 148 )3°
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