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In the figure below, when the sun's angle of elevation is 50 degrees, the trees casts a shadow 80 feet long.Which can be used to find the height of the tree?I need help answering because I am studying geometry.

In the figure below, when the sun's angle of elevation is 50 degrees, the trees casts-example-1
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\tan 50=(x)/(80)

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