A tree broken over by the wind forms a right triangle with the ground. If the broken part makes an angle of 50⁰ with the ground and the top of the tree is now 20 feet from its base, how tall was the tree? 55.49 m 54.95 m 45.95 m 59.45 m

A tree broken over by the wind forms a right triangle with the ground. If the broken part makes an angle of 50⁰ with the ground and the top of the tree is now 20 feet from its base, how tall was the tree? 55.49 m 54.95 m 45.95 m 59.45 m

Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337278461

Author:Ron Larson

Publisher:Ron Larson

Chapter1: Trigonometry

Section1.8: Applications And Models

Problem 1ECP: Solve the right triangle shown at the right for all unknown sides and angles.

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55.49 m
54.95 m
45.95 m
59.45 m

Figure in plane geometry formed by two rays or lines that share a common endpoint, called the vertex. The angle is measured in degrees using a protractor. The different types of angles are acute, obtuse, right, straight, and reflex.

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