Angle of elevation to the sun is 26 degrees, flagpole casts shadow 82 feet long.

tiny7smom

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When the angle of elevation to the sun is 26 degrees, a flagpole casts a shadow that is 82 feet long. What is the height of the flagpole to the nearest foot?
 
Have you considered drawing a right triangle with a 26º angle on the ground and a flag pole as the opposite side?
 
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