12) In a baseball diamond, the bases are 90 ft apart. The second baseman stands back from the base line, AC, to cover the territory between first base, C, and second base, A. If the second baseman is standing at point B. which is 10 A from the baseline at an angle of 9° to first base, how far is the player from second base?

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12) In a baseball diamond, the bases are 90 ft apart. The second baseman stands back from the base
line, AC, to cover the territory between first base, C, and second base, A. If the second baseman
is standing at point B, which is 10 ft from the baseline at an angle of 9° to first base, how far is
the player from second base?
Transcribed Image Text:12) In a baseball diamond, the bases are 90 ft apart. The second baseman stands back from the base line, AC, to cover the territory between first base, C, and second base, A. If the second baseman is standing at point B, which is 10 ft from the baseline at an angle of 9° to first base, how far is the player from second base?
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