The angle of elevation from a point on the ground to the top of a pyramid is 38°10' The angle of elevation from a point 176 feet farther back to the top of the pyramid is 30°20'. Find the height of the pyramid. h 30°20' 38°10' 176 x What is the height of the pyramid? 49 ft (Round to the nearest integer.)
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333° - Angle 2: 38°10' = 38 + 10/60 = 38.1667° Show more…
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