SOLUTION: From a distance of 43 feet from the base of a building, the angle of elevation to the top of the building is 63 degrees. Estimate the height of the building to the nearest foot.

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Question 841067: From a distance of 43 feet from the base of a building, the angle of elevation to the top of the building is 63 degrees. Estimate the height of the building to the nearest foot.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
From a distance of 43 feet from the base of a building,
the angle of elevation to the top of the building is 63 degrees.
Estimate the height of the building to the nearest foot.
tan = opp/adj
tan 63 = x/43ft


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