The angle of elevation from a point 25 ft from the base of a tree on leven ground to the top of the tree is 30 degrees. Write an equation that can be used to find the height of the tree to the nearest tenth of a foot, and then solve for the height

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cwrw238 · Answer

tan 30 = height / 25
height = 25 tan 30
           =  14.4 ft

anonymous · Answer

when i put it in my cal. it say -160

cwrw238 · Answer

calculators differ in the way they work  
with mine for instance, you enter 30 tan - this gives me a value then i multiply by 25

cwrw238 · Answer

try the wolframalpha site - enter 25 * tan 30 and press '='