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Use similar triangles to solve Exercises $31-32$A tree casts a shadow 12 feet long. At the same time, a vertical rod 8 feet high casts a shadow 6 feet long. How tall is the tree?(GRAPH CANT COPY)
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The ratio of the shadow length to the object height for the rod is the same as the ratio of the shadow length to the object height for the tree. This gives us the equation: \[\frac{6}{8} = \frac{12}{x}\] Show more…
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