Red E.
asked • 08/03/20A tower that is 137 feet tall casts a shadow 171 feet long. Find the angle of elevation of the sun to the nearest degree.
A tower that is 137 feet tall casts a shadow 171 feet long. Find the angle of elevation of the sun to the nearest degree.
The angle of elevation is ______ degrees. (Round to the nearest degree.)
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Your description sounds like a Right Triangle with a Height of 137 ft and a Base of 171 Ft so the angle of elevation from the base to the height would have a tangent equal to 137 ft divided by 171. Draw a diagram and give it a try.
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Anna H.
Let x be the angle of elevation, then by the definition of tan, we have tan(x) = 137/171. Use calculator to find x, x = 38.7, i.e. The angle of elevation is 38.7 degree.08/12/20