As shown in the figure below, Ali is standing 92 feet from the base of a leaning tree. The tree is growing at an angle of 87° with respect to the ground. The angle of elevation from where Ali is standing to the top of the tree is 32°. Find the length, x, of the tree. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot. 32° 87° -92 ft- [] r feet 5

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Chapter6: Equations
Section6.1: Solving Trigonometric Equations
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As shown in the figure below, Ali is standing 92 feet from the base of a leaning tree. The tree is growing at an angle of 87° with respect to the ground. The
angle of elevation from where Ali is standing to the top of the tree is 32°. Find the length, x, of the tree. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot.
32°
87°
-92 ft-
[] r
feet
5
Transcribed Image Text:As shown in the figure below, Ali is standing 92 feet from the base of a leaning tree. The tree is growing at an angle of 87° with respect to the ground. The angle of elevation from where Ali is standing to the top of the tree is 32°. Find the length, x, of the tree. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot. 32° 87° -92 ft- [] r feet 5
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