SOLUTION: a tree casts a 26-meter shadow when the angle of elevation of the sun measures 42 degrees to the nearest meter how tall is the tree
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Question 366473: a tree casts a 26-meter shadow when the angle of elevation of the sun measures 42 degrees to the nearest meter how tall is the tree
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
tan42 = x/26
tan42(26) = x
23.41 = x
The nearest meter, the tree is 23 meters.
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