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### Given:
1. Points \( A \) and \( B \) are on the same level ground.
2. \( A \) is 10 m due south of a vertical tower.
3. The angle of elevation from \( A \) to the top of the tower is \( 58^\circ \).
4. \( B \) is 30 m from \( A \) on a bearing of \( 69^\circ \) from \( A \).

### Required:
1. **(a)** Draw a sketch showing the positions of \( A \), \( B \), the tower, and the angles and distances.
2. **(b)** Calculate:
   - (i) The height of the tower.
   - (ii) The distance of \( B \) from the foot of the tower.

### Solution:
#### Part (a) - Sketch
1. Draw the ground line horizontally.
2. Place point \( A \) 10 m south (below) of the foot of the tower (let’s call this point \( T \) for clarity).
3. Draw a vertical line from \( T \) to represent the tower, with the angle of elevation from \( A \) to the top of the tower.
4. Place point \( B \) at a 69° angle from \( A \) (in a northeast direction) at a distance of 30 m.

#### Part (b) - Calculations
1. **Calculate the height of the tower**:
   Using trigonometry, we know:
   \[
   \tan(58^\circ) = \frac{\text{height of the tower}}{10}
   \]
   So, height of the tower \( h = 10 \cdot \tan(58^\circ) \).

2. **Calculate the distance of \( B \) from the foot of the tower**:
   Using the Law of Cosines in triangle \( A B T \):
   \[
   BT^2 = AT^2 + AB^2 - 2 \cdot AT \cdot AB \cdot \cos(69^\circ)
   \]
   where \( AT = 10 \) m and \( AB = 30 \) m.

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### Further Exploration Questions:
1. What is the value of \( \tan(58^\circ) \) and how do we calculate it?
2. How does the Law of Cosines apply to non-right triangles?
3. Can we find the angle \( \angle BAT \) using other trigonometric laws?
4. How would the result change if \( B \) were placed at a different bearing?
5. What other trigonometric methods could be used for this problem?

#### Tip:
When working with bearings and trigonometry, always confirm the orientation of each angle carefully, as small errors can lead to incorrect conclusions.

A and B are two points on the same level ground. A is 10 m due south of a vertical tower, and the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from A is 58°. B lies 30 m away on a bearing of 69° from A.

(a) Illustrate this information by means of a sketch, taking care to indicate clearly the appropriate distances and angles.

(b) Calculate, in metres:
   (i) the height of the tower
   (ii) the distance of B from the foot of the tower.

Learn how to calculate the height of a tower and the distance of a point from its base using trigonometry and bearings. This problem involves angles of elevation, trigonometric ratios, and the Law of Cosines, making it suitable for students in Grades 10-12.

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