OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §8.7 Solve Proportion and Similar Figure Applications · Example 8 · Algebra · Rational expressions

Solve Proportion and Similar Figure Applications · Example 8

Tyler is 6 feet tall. Late one afternoon, his shadow was 8 feet long. At the same time, the shadow of a tree was 24 feet long. Find the height of the tree.

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §8.7 Solve Proportion and Similar Figure Applications · Example 8

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