from 25 feet away from the base of a building, the angle of elevation from the ground to the top of a building is measured 38 degrees. how tall is the building. WHat i did was put 25 feet on the base of the triangle the angle measurement oppsite and the longer leg x is this correct

Question

from 25 feet away from the base of a building, the angle of elevation  from the ground to the top of a building is measured 38 degrees. how tall is the building. WHat i did was put 25 feet on the base of the triangle the angle measurement oppsite and the longer leg x is this correct

Chandler · Accepted Answer

19.53 or 19.5

Steve · Answer

not sure just what you did, but if the height is x, then x/25 = tan 38° Actually, x is the shorter leg. The 38° angle is from the ground to the top of the building.