SOLUTION: From the top of a building 29 feet high, the angle of depression to an object on the ground is 30°. What is the distance from the object to the base of the building to the nearest

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Question 872771: From the top of a building 29 feet high, the angle of depression to an object on the ground is 30°. What is the distance from the object to the base of the building to the nearest foot?
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, harpazo:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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tan 30 = 29/adj
adj = 29/tan 30 = 50ft

Answer by harpazo(655) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve tan30° = 29/x for x to find your answer.