from a point on the ground 12ft from the base of a flagpole, the angle of elevation of the top of the pole measures 53 degrees. how tall is the flagpole
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We can use the tangent function to solve this problem, which is defined as the ratio of the opposite side to the adjacent side in a right triangle. So, we have: tan(53 degrees) = height of flagpole / 12 feet Show more…
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