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Suppose you are standing such that a 36-foot tree is directly between you and the sun. If you are standing 50 feet away from the tree and the tree casts a 60-foot shadow, how tall could you be and still be completely in the shadow of the tree?

Suppose you are standing such that a 36-foot tree is directly between you and the sun. If you are standing 50 feet away from the tree and the tree casts a 60-foot shadow, how tall could you be and still be completely in the shadow of the tree?

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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7:07 Done ohm.lumenlearning.com AA C < Get a similar question You can retry this question below Suppose you are standing such that a 36-foot tree is directly between you and the sun. If you are standing 50 feet away from the tree and the tree casts a 60-foot shadow, how tall could you be and still be completely in the shadow of the tree? 60 ft Your height is 1 decimal place.) Question Help: Message instructor Submit Question 50 ft ft (If needed, round to
Transcribed Image Text:7:07 Done ohm.lumenlearning.com AA C < Get a similar question You can retry this question below Suppose you are standing such that a 36-foot tree is directly between you and the sun. If you are standing 50 feet away from the tree and the tree casts a 60-foot shadow, how tall could you be and still be completely in the shadow of the tree? 60 ft Your height is 1 decimal place.) Question Help: Message instructor Submit Question 50 ft ft (If needed, round to
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