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15-05-2017
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when the angle of elevation to the sun is 50 degrees, a flagpole casts a shadow that is 16.8 feet long. What is the height of the flagpole to the nearest foot?

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15-05-2017

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the angle is in degrees, thus when taking the tangent, make sure your calculator is in Degree mode

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