A fogpole casts a 13-foot shadow on the ground when the sun is at a 68° angle of elevation. Which of the following expressions can be used to determine the height (h), in feet, of the fogpole? (Assume

Kiran Muralee asked Sep 25, 2023

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Kiran Muralee asked Sep 25, 2023

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tan 68 = opp/adj = height / 13

13 Tan 68 = height of pole

Joe Volcano answered Sep 30, 2023

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