The angle of the elevation of the sun is 34 degrees. Find the length, l, of a shadow cast by a tree that is 53 feet tall. Round to 2 dp.

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$tan(34^o)= (53)/(x) \\ \\x= (53)/(tan(34^o)) \\ \\x \approx 78.58$

Tal Kanel answered Apr 28, 2017

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