As shown in the figure below, Shen is standing 91 feet from the base of a leaning tree. The tree is growing at an angle of 84° with respect to the ground. The angle of elevation from where Shen is standing to the top of the tree is 30°. Find the length, x, of the tree. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot.

As shown in the figure below, Shen is standing 91 feet from the base of a leaning tree. The tree is growing at an angle of 84° with respect to the ground. The angle of elevation from where Shen is standing to the top of the tree is 30°. Find the length, x, of the tree. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot.

Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305652224

Author:Charles P. McKeague, Mark D. Turner

Publisher:Charles P. McKeague, Mark D. Turner

Chapter6: Equations

Section6.1: Solving Trigonometric Equations

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