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A tree grows at an angle of 4° from the vertical due to prevailing winds. At a point 40meters from the base of the tree, the angle of elevation to the top of the tree is 30° (see figure). (a)

A tree grows at an angle of 4° from the vertical due to prevailing winds. At a point 40meters from the base of the tree, the angle of elevation to the top of the tree is 30° (see figure).
(a) Write an equation that you can use to find the height h of the tree.
(b) Find the height of the tree.
94° 30° 40 m
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