2. From an angle of depression of 40°, John watches his friend approach his building while standing on the rooftop. The rooftop is 16 m from the graund, and John's eye level is about 1.8 m from the rooftop. What is the distance between John's friend and the building?

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2. From an angle of depression of 40°, John watches his friend approach his
building while standing on the rooftop. The rooftop is 16 m from the ground,
and John's eye level is about 1.8 m from the rooftop. What is the distance
between John's friend and the building?
Transcribed Image Text:2. From an angle of depression of 40°, John watches his friend approach his building while standing on the rooftop. The rooftop is 16 m from the ground, and John's eye level is about 1.8 m from the rooftop. What is the distance between John's friend and the building?
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