A statue 10 feet high is standing on a base 13 feet high. If an observer's eye is 5 feet above the ground, how far should he stand from the base in order that the angle between his lines of sight to the top and bottom of the statue is a maximum. (How far should he stand to get the best view of the statue.

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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 statue 10 feet high is standing on a base 13 feet high. If an observer's eye is 5 feet
above the ground, how far should he stand from the base in order that the angle
between his lines of sight to the top and bottom of the statue is a maximum. (How far
should he stand to get the best view of the statue.
Transcribed Image Text:A statue 10 feet high is standing on a base 13 feet high. If an observer's eye is 5 feet above the ground, how far should he stand from the base in order that the angle between his lines of sight to the top and bottom of the statue is a maximum. (How far should he stand to get the best view of the statue.
Solve using trigonometric or inverse trigonometric
function. Show illustration, define variables used
and give a complete and detailed solution. Please
your complete solution and don't shortcut.
Please write clearly and readable. Thank you.
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Transcribed Image Text:Solve using trigonometric or inverse trigonometric function. Show illustration, define variables used and give a complete and detailed solution. Please your complete solution and don't shortcut. Please write clearly and readable. Thank you. show
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