Right Triangle Trigonometry Problem

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What is the measure of the angle of elevation of the top of the tree from a point 28 ft away from the foot of the tree?

  • 30° (correct)
  • 20°
  • 40°
  • 50°

What is the distance from the point of observation to the foot of the tree?

  • 40 ft
  • 30 ft
  • 20 ft
  • 28 ft (correct)

What is the purpose of finding the angle of elevation in this problem?

  • To find the distance between the top of the tree and the point of observation
  • To find the height of the tree (correct)
  • To find the distance from the point of observation to the foot of the tree
  • To find the midpoint of the tree

What type of triangle is formed by the point of observation, the foot of the tree, and the top of the tree?

<p>Right triangle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What mathematical concept is used to find the height of the tree in this problem?

<p>Trigonometry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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