At what distance x should an observer stand from the wall

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A billboard of height b = 7 meters is mounted on the side of a building with its bottom edge at a distance h = 8 meters from the street. At what distance x should an observer stand from the wall to maximize the angle of observation θ? Find x using calculus.

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