The top of a tree makes angles s and t with Points K and L on the ground, respectively, such that the angles are complementary. Point K is x meters and Point L is y meters from the base of the tree.

In terms of x and y, find the height of the tree.
If t = 38° and y = 3 meters, calculate the height of the tree, rounded to two decimal places.

Include your work. I'm not sure how to show my work for this, I'm stuck on this problem..

Question

The top of a tree makes angles s and t with Points K and L on the ground, respectively, such that the angles are complementary. Point K is x meters and Point L is y meters from the base of the tree.

In terms of x and y, find the height of the tree.
If t = 38° and y = 3 meters, calculate the height of the tree, rounded to two decimal places.

Include your work. I'm not sure how to show my work for this, I'm stuck on this problem..

welshfella · Answer

first  draw a diagram
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