SOLUTION: a giant redwood tree casts a shadow that is 532 feet long. find the height of the tree if the angle of elevation of the sun is 32 degrees. round your answer to the nearest foot..Th

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Question 549066: a giant redwood tree casts a shadow that is 532 feet long. find the height of the tree if the angle of elevation of the sun is 32 degrees. round your answer to the nearest foot..Thankss
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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the height of the tree, divided by, the length of the shadow; is the tangent of the angle of elevation