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From the top of a tree,15.5 meters high,the angle of depression of a leopard is 29 degrees. Calculate the distance between the leopard and the tree. I know the answer (it's provided to us as a guide), however the method is stumping me as my working out does not give me the same answer.
9 years ago

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bobpursley
tan29=h/15.5

h=15.5*tangent29
9 years ago

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