8. Sharon is bird watching and spots an eagle in a tree. When standing 40 meters from the base of the tree, the angle of elevation from the point in which she is standing is 37 27'. After moving closer to the tree, Sharon now measures a 51 42' angle of elevation. Determine the distance Sharon traveled between viewings.

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Determine the distance Sharon traveled between viewings 

8. Sharon is bird watching and spots an eagle in a tree. When standing 40 meters from
the base of the tree, the angle of elevation from the point in which she is standing is 37
27'. After moving closer to the tree, Sharon now measures a 51 42' angle of elevation.
Determine the distance Sharon traveled between viewings.
Transcribed Image Text:8. Sharon is bird watching and spots an eagle in a tree. When standing 40 meters from the base of the tree, the angle of elevation from the point in which she is standing is 37 27'. After moving closer to the tree, Sharon now measures a 51 42' angle of elevation. Determine the distance Sharon traveled between viewings.
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