9. Anne Soloist is being confronted by two alien space invaders, as shown. 2.5 km 1.0 km 100° Anne The distance between the aliens is 2.5 km. The angle between the lines of sight from Anne to the aliens is 100°. Anne estimates that the nearest alien is 1.0 km from her. How far away is the second alien? DUT

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9. Anne Soloist is being confronted by two
alien space invaders, as shown.
2.5 km
1.0 km 100°
Anne
The distance between the aliens is 2.5 km.
The angle between the lines of sight from
Anne to the aliens is 100°. Anne estimates
that the nearest alien is 1.0 km from her.
How far away is the second alien?
DUT
Transcribed Image Text:9. Anne Soloist is being confronted by two alien space invaders, as shown. 2.5 km 1.0 km 100° Anne The distance between the aliens is 2.5 km. The angle between the lines of sight from Anne to the aliens is 100°. Anne estimates that the nearest alien is 1.0 km from her. How far away is the second alien? DUT
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