SOLUTION: At a distance of 100m, the angle of elevation to the top of a tree is 28 degrees. about how tall is the tree?

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Question 234011: At a distance of 100m, the angle of elevation to the top of a tree is 28 degrees. about how tall is the tree?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Here is the set up:
(tan28)/h = 100
Let h = height
Can you solve for h now?