5. A tree casts a shadow that is 20 feet long. The angle of elevation from the end of the shadow to the top of the tree is 66°. Determine the height of the tree, to the nearest foot. * 66 20-ft shadow X = 44.9 feet O x = 45 feet O x =18 feet O x = 8.1 feet
5. A tree casts a shadow that is 20 feet long. The angle of elevation from the end of the shadow to the top of the tree is 66°. Determine the height of the tree, to the nearest foot. * 66 20-ft shadow X = 44.9 feet O x = 45 feet O x =18 feet O x = 8.1 feet
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Transcribed Image Text:5. A tree casts a shadow that is 20
feet long. The angle of elevation from
the end of the shadow to the top of
the tree is 66°. Determine the height
of the tree, to the nearest foot. *
66
20-ft shadow
O x = 44.9 feet
O x = 45 feet
Ох318 feet
Ох%3D8.1 feet
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