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A man 5 ft tall casts a shadow of 5 ft on the ground. Find the angle of elevation of the sun?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations

Section8.7: Solve Proportion And Similar Figure Applications

Problem 8.160TI: A pine tree casts a shadow of 80 feet next to a 30-foot tall building which casts a 40 feet shadow....

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