The height of the tree is approximately feet. (Round to one decimal place as needed.)

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The angle relative to the horizontal from the top of a tree to a point 14 feet from its base (on flat ground) is 30°. Find
the height of the tree.
The height of the tree is approximately
(Round to one decimal place as needed.)
feet.
Transcribed Image Text:The angle relative to the horizontal from the top of a tree to a point 14 feet from its base (on flat ground) is 30°. Find the height of the tree. The height of the tree is approximately (Round to one decimal place as needed.) feet.
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