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Using the formula: tangent = opposite/adjacent whereas tangent angle = height/ground distance, will help to solve the problem

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Q: A building is 60ft high From a distance at A on the ground the angle of elevation to the top of the building is 40 From a lil nearer at B the angle of elevation is 70 Find the distance from A to B?
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