SOLUTION: A chipmunk standing 75 feet from the base of a tree, spots an eagle on one of the tree's limbs. The eagle is 100 feet above the chipmunk on the limb. At what angle do the chipmunk'
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Question 1072240: A chipmunk standing 75 feet from the base of a tree, spots an eagle on one of the tree's limbs. The eagle is 100 feet above the chipmunk on the limb. At what angle do the chipmunk's eyes look up to spot the eagle?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
100, from base to eagle
75, from chipmunk to base
x=53 degrees
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