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A tree growing perpendicular to the ground casts a shadow that is 45 feet long. If the angle of elevation from the end of the shadow to the top of the tree trunk is 32 degrees (shown below), what is the approximate height of the tree trunk? (note: picture not drawn to scale) 32 degrees គ

A tree growing perpendicular to the ground casts a shadow that is 45 feet long. If the angle of elevation from the end of the shadow to the top of the tree trunk is 32 degrees (shown below), what is the approximate height of the tree trunk? (note: picture not drawn to scale) 32 degrees គ

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.
ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
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A tree growing perpendicular to the ground casts a shadow that is 45 feet long. If the angle of elevation from the end of the shadow to the top of the tree trunk is 32 degrees (shown below), what is the approximate height of the tree trunk? (note: picture not drawn to scale) 32 degrees i8
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