A lighthouse is 20 feet tall, and a boat is 50 feet from the base of the lighthouse. What is the angle of elevation from the boat to the top of the lighthouse?

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A lighthouse is 20 feet tall, and a boat is 50 feet
from the base of the lighthouse. What is the
angle of elevation from the boat to the top of
the lighthouse?
/ Read the problem and identify what you are
solving for.
/ Draw a picture and label each known part.
/ Solve for your missing value!
A
B
Transcribed Image Text:A lighthouse is 20 feet tall, and a boat is 50 feet from the base of the lighthouse. What is the angle of elevation from the boat to the top of the lighthouse? / Read the problem and identify what you are solving for. / Draw a picture and label each known part. / Solve for your missing value! A B
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