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Chapter 8: Q. 51 (page 529)

Designing an Awning An awning that covers a sliding glass door that is 88 inches tall forms an angle of 50掳 with the wall. The purpose of the awning is to prevent sunlight from entering the house when the angle of elevation of the Sun is more than 65掳. See the figure. Find the length L of the awning.

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The length of the awning is 38.5 inches.

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An awning that covers a sliding glass door that is 88 inches tall forms an angle of 50掳 with the wall.

The awning prevents the Sun from entering the house when the angle of elevation of the Sun is more than 65掳.

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