Challenge #1: Susan and Jorge stand 38 m apart. From Susan's position, the angle of elevation to the top of Big Ben is 65°. From position, the angle of elevation to 49.5 the top of Big Ben is 49.5°. To the nearest meter, how tall is Big Ben? 65 38 m

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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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Challenge #1:
Susan and Jorge stand 38 m apart. From Susan's
position, the angle of elevation to the top of Big
Ben is 65°. From position, the angle of elevation to
the top of Big Ben is 49.5°. To the nearest meter,
how tall is Big Ben?
49.5
65
38 m
Transcribed Image Text:Challenge #1: Susan and Jorge stand 38 m apart. From Susan's position, the angle of elevation to the top of Big Ben is 65°. From position, the angle of elevation to the top of Big Ben is 49.5°. To the nearest meter, how tall is Big Ben? 49.5 65 38 m
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Given, Susan & Jorge stand 38 m apart . where CD = 38 m . From Susan's position ,C, the angle of elevation to top of big Ben is 65°Similarly   from Jorge position , the angle of elevation is 49.5°Let, AB  be the length of Big Ben and AC=xUsing trig ratios,tan 49.5°= opposite adjacent  = ABAD=ABAC+Cdtan 49.5° = ABx+38AB= (x+38)tan49.5°x+38= ABtan49.5°x= ABtan49.5°-38       ......(1)

 

 

 

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