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Rashid stands away from a tree. The height of the tree is N + 50 meters. The angle of elevation of the top of the tree from Rashid is 30°. Find the distance between Rashid and base of the tree.

Intermediate Algebra

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Chapter9: Quadratic Equations And Functions

Section9.5: Solve Applications Of Quadratic Equations

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