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When the angle of elevation to the sun is 53 a tree casts a shadow that is 9 meter long. what is the height of the tree?
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When the angle of elevation to the sun is 53 a tree casts a shadow that is 9 meter long. what is the height of the tree?

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tan (53) = tree height / 9 m
tree height = tan (53) * 9
tree height = 1.327 * 9
tree height = 11.943 meters

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