2. From a point on the ground 12 ft from the base of a flagpole, the angle of elevation of the top of the pole measures 53°. How tall is the flagpole?

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1. Solve the triangle.
50
6.
B
2. From a point on the ground 12 ft from the base of a flagpole, the angle of elevation of the
top of the pole measures 53°. How tall is the flagpole?
3. From a plane flying due east at 265 m above sea level, the angles of depression of two
ships sailing due east measure 35° and 25 °. How far apart are the ships?
Transcribed Image Text:1. Solve the triangle. 50 6. B 2. From a point on the ground 12 ft from the base of a flagpole, the angle of elevation of the top of the pole measures 53°. How tall is the flagpole? 3. From a plane flying due east at 265 m above sea level, the angles of depression of two ships sailing due east measure 35° and 25 °. How far apart are the ships?
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