A shadow of length L is created by an 850-foot building when the sun is theta degrees above the horizon.

a) write L as a function of theta.
b) the angle measure increases in equal increments in the table. Does the length of the shadow change in equal increments? Explain.

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A shadow of length L is created by an 850-foot building when the sun is theta degrees above the horizon.

a) write L as a function of theta.
b) the angle measure increases in equal increments in the table. Does the length of the shadow change in equal increments? Explain.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

$$\tan(\theta)=\frac{850}{L}$$ and so 
$$L=\frac{850}{\tan(\theta)}$$