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19. An observer 9 m horizontally away from a tree observes its angle of elevation to be only half as much as the angle of elevation of the same tree when he moves 5 m nearer towards the tree. How high is the tree? 3m O 4m 6m 2m O 5m

19. An observer 9 m horizontally away from a tree observes its angle of elevation to be only half as much as the angle of elevation of the same tree when he moves 5 m nearer towards the tree. How high is the tree? 3m O 4m 6m 2m O 5m

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
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Section3.4: Basic Constructions Justified
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19. An observer 9 m horizontally away from a tree observes its angle of elevation to be only half as much as the angle of elevation of the same tree when he moves 5 m nearer towards the tree. How high is the tree? 3m O 4m 6m 2m 5m
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