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) About Me  (Show Source):
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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 highlight_green%28x%29 of the building to the nearest foot. 

tan =  opp/adj

tan 63 = x/43ft

%2843ft%29tan%2863%29+=+x