SOLUTION: I need your help on this problem. a tree 40 feet high casts a shadow 68 feet long. Find the measure of the angle of elevation of the sun

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Question 78937: I need your help on this problem. a tree 40 feet high casts a shadow 68 feet long. Find the measure of the angle of elevation of the sun
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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a tree 40 feet high casts a shadow 68 feet long. Find the measure of the angle of elevation of the sun
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Draw the picture:
tan(theta)=40/68
theta= arctan(10/17)=30.47 degrees
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Cheers,
Stan H.