A flagpole is situated on a hill that makes an angle of 18 degrees with the horizontal. How tall is the flagpole if its shadow is 14 meters when the angle of elevation of the sun is 31 degrees? PLEASE HELP!!!

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amistre64 · Answer

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where is the sun?

anonymous · Answer

It doesn't say.  That's why I'm stuck.

amistre64 · Answer

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amistre64 · Answer

the question makes to physical sense .... but w can solve it for the 2 most possible solutions given the information

anonymous · Answer

Could you explain what you drew please?

amistre64 · Answer

I drew a hill, a pole, a sun, and a shadow; at different positions

anonymous · Answer

I think I get it now! Thank you so much!

amistre64 · Answer

i hope you get it too :) good luck with it