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A 35 foot tree casts a 13 foot shadow. What is the degree of elevation for the sun?

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Answer:

tan (thita) = 35/13

Explanation:

User Nologin
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Tan( angle) = opposite/ adjacent

Tan( angle) = 35/13

Angle = arc tan 35/13

Angle = 69.624 degrees

Round the answer as needed.

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