From a point on the ground 47 feet from the foot of a tree, the angle of elevation of the top of the tree is 35°. Find the height of the tree.

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Chapter1: Trigonometric Functions
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RE: 1. Give the measures of the complement and the supplement of an angle measuring 35°.
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From a point on the ground 47 feet from the foot of a tree, the angle of elevation of the top of the tree is 35°. Find the height of the tree.
Your answer:
t:
O 27.0 ft
O 32.9 ft
nd Circles
O 37.5 ft
Folume
68.5 ft
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Transcribed Image Text:From a point on the ground 47 feet from the foot of a tree, the angle of elevation of the top of the tree is 35°. Find the height of the tree. Your answer: t: O 27.0 ft O 32.9 ft nd Circles O 37.5 ft Folume 68.5 ft Clear answer acer
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