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a tree casts a shadow 21 m long. the angle of elevation to the sun is 55 degrees. what is the height, to the nearest meter, of the tree?

 Feb 11, 2015

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tan55= h/21    where his the height of the tree  .....multiply both sides by 21

21* tan55 = h = about 30 ft

 

 Feb 11, 2015
 #1
avatar+129845 
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Best Answer

We have

tan55= h/21    where his the height of the tree  .....multiply both sides by 21

21* tan55 = h = about 30 ft

 

CPhill Feb 11, 2015

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