A radio tower is located 450 feet from a building. From a window in the building, a person determines that the angle of elevation to the top of the tower is 42°, and the angle of depression to the bottom of the tower is 38°. How tall is the tower? Round to the nearest foot.

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A radio tower is located 450 feet from a building. From a window in the building, a person determines that the
angle of elevation to the top of the tower is 42°, and the angle of depression to the bottom of the tower is 38°.
How tall is the tower? Round to the nearest foot.
feet
Transcribed Image Text:A radio tower is located 450 feet from a building. From a window in the building, a person determines that the angle of elevation to the top of the tower is 42°, and the angle of depression to the bottom of the tower is 38°. How tall is the tower? Round to the nearest foot. feet
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