As shown in the figure below, Linda is standing 34 feet from the base of a leaning tree. The length of the tree is 70  feet. The angle of elevation from where Linda is standing to the top of the tree is 68°. Find the angle, θ, that the tree is leaning. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a degree.

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Chapter6: Equations
Section6.1: Solving Trigonometric Equations
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As shown in the figure below, Linda is standing 34 feet from the base of a leaning tree. The length of the tree is 70

 feet. The angle of elevation from where Linda is standing to the top of the tree is 68°. Find the angle, θ, that the tree is leaning. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a degree.

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