74. At a certain time of day, the angle of elevation of the Sun is \( 40^{\circ} \). To the nearest foot, find the height of a tree whose shadow is 35 feet long. cute acute
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The angle of elevation is \(40^\circ\), the length of the shadow is 35 feet, and the height of the tree is the opposite side of the angle. Show more…
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