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A certain flagpole that is 290 feet tall casts a shadow 144 feet long. Find the angle of elevation of the sun. The sun's angle of elevation is D.

A certain flagpole that is 290 feet tall casts a shadow 144 feet long. Find the angle of elevation of the sun. The sun's angle of elevation is D.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
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A certain flagpole that is 290 feet tall casts a shadow 144 feet long. Find the angle of elevation of the sun. The sun's angle of elevation is (Round to the nearest degree as needed.)
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