1. **State the problem:** Emma is 10 feet from the base of a tree and estimates the angle of elevation to the top is between 55° and 75°. We want to check if given height estimates are reasonable.
2. **Formula used:** The height $h$ of the tree can be found using the tangent function in a right triangle:
$$h = d \times \tan(\theta)$$
where $d=10$ feet is the distance from the tree and $\theta$ is the angle of elevation.
3. **Calculate minimum and maximum height:**
- For $\theta = 55^\circ$:
$$h_{min} = 10 \times \tan(55^\circ)$$
- For $\theta = 75^\circ$:
$$h_{max} = 10 \times \tan(75^\circ)$$
4. **Evaluate tangent values:**
- $\tan(55^\circ) \approx 1.428$
- $\tan(75^\circ) \approx 3.732$
5. **Calculate heights:**
$$h_{min} = 10 \times 1.428 = 14.28$$
$$h_{max} = 10 \times 3.732 = 37.32$$
6. **Interpretation:** The tree height should be between 14.28 feet and 37.32 feet.
7. **Check each estimate:**
- 4.2 feet: Not reasonable (less than 14.28)
- 14.7 feet: Reasonable (between 14.28 and 37.32)
- 24.4 feet: Reasonable
- 33.9 feet: Reasonable
- 39.1 feet: Not reasonable (greater than 37.32)
- 58.7 feet: Not reasonable
**Final answer:** Reasonable estimates are 14.7, 24.4, and 33.9 feet. Others are not reasonable.
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