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Solve the problem. In one area, the lowest angle of elevation of the sun in winter is 26° 44'. Find the minimum distance x that a plant needing full sun can be placed from a fence that is 5.2 feet high. Round your answer to the tenths place when necessary. Sun 5.2ft. 26° 44' F

Solve the problem. In one area, the lowest angle of elevation of the sun in winter is 26° 44'. Find the minimum distance x that a plant needing full sun can be placed from a fence that is 5.2 feet high. Round your answer to the tenths place when necessary. Sun 5.2ft. 26° 44' F

Trigonometry (11th Edition)
Trigonometry (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN:9780134217437
Author:Margaret L. Lial, John Hornsby, David I. Schneider, Callie Daniels
Publisher:Margaret L. Lial, John Hornsby, David I. Schneider, Callie Daniels
Chapter1: Trigonometric Functions
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Problem 1RE: 1. Give the measures of the complement and the supplement of an angle measuring 35°.
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Solve the problem. In one area, the lowest angle of elevation of the sun in winter is 26° 44'. Find the minimum distance x that a plant needing full sun can be placed from a fence that is 5.2 feet high. Round your answer to the tenths place when necessary. Sun O 10.5 ft O 13.7 ft O 9.9 ft O 10.3 ft 5.2ft 26° 44'
Transcribed Image Text:Solve the problem. In one area, the lowest angle of elevation of the sun in winter is 26° 44'. Find the minimum distance x that a plant needing full sun can be placed from a fence that is 5.2 feet high. Round your answer to the tenths place when necessary. Sun O 10.5 ft O 13.7 ft O 9.9 ft O 10.3 ft 5.2ft 26° 44'
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Let angle = θheight = h base = x 

 

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