The distance between two office buildings is 73 m. From the 9th floor of the shorter building, the angle of elevation of the top of the taller building is 31°. From the same floor, the angle of depression to the base of the building was measured as 42°. Use these measurements to calculate the height of the taller tower. Include a diagram with your solution.

The distance between two office buildings is 73 m. From the 9th floor of the shorter building, the angle of elevation of the top of the taller building is 31°. From the same floor, the angle of depression to the base of the building was measured as 42°. Use these measurements to calculate the height of the taller tower. Include a diagram with your solution.

Elementary Algebra

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ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations

Section8.9: Use Direct And Inverse Variation

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