Emma is standing 10 feet away from the base of a tree and tries to measure the angle of elevation to the top. She is unable to get an accurate measurement, but determines that the angle of elevation is between 55 degrees and 75 degrees. Decide whether each value given in the table is a reasonable estimate for the tree height. Select Reasonable or Not Reasonable for each height. Reasonable Not Reasonable 4.2 feet 14.7 feet 24.4 feet 33.9 feet 39.1 feet 58.7 feet

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Emma is standing 10 feet away from the base of a tree and tries to
measure the angle of elevation to the top. She is unable to get an accurate
measurement, but determines that the angle of elevation is between 55
degrees and 75 degrees.
Decide whether each value given in the table is a reasonable estimate for
the tree height. Select Reasonable or Not Reasonable for each height.
Reasonable Not Reasonable
4.2 feet
14.7 feet
24.4 feet
33.9 feet
39.1 feet
58.7 feet
Transcribed Image Text:Emma is standing 10 feet away from the base of a tree and tries to measure the angle of elevation to the top. She is unable to get an accurate measurement, but determines that the angle of elevation is between 55 degrees and 75 degrees. Decide whether each value given in the table is a reasonable estimate for the tree height. Select Reasonable or Not Reasonable for each height. Reasonable Not Reasonable 4.2 feet 14.7 feet 24.4 feet 33.9 feet 39.1 feet 58.7 feet
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