Solve each problem. See Examples 3 and 4. Angle of Elevation of the Pyramid of the Sun

Chapter 2, Problem 59

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Solve each problem. See Examples 3 and 4. Angle of Elevation of the Pyramid of the Sun The Pyramid of the Sun is in the ancient Mexican city of Teotihuacan. The base is a square with sides about 700 ft long. The height of the pyramid is about 200 ft. Find the angle of elevation u of the edge indicated in the figure to two significant digits. (Hint: The base of the triangle in the figure is half the diagonal of the square base of the pyramid.) (Source: www.britannica.com)

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