A hot-air balloon is flying at an altitude of 2975 feet. If the angle of depression from the pilot in the balloon to a house on the ground below is 34°, how far is the house from the pilot? The house is feet from the pilot of the balloon. (Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest tenth as needed.)

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A hot-air balloon is flying at an altitude of 2975 feet. If the angle of depression from the pilot in the balloon to a house on the ground below is 34°, how far is the
house from the pilot?
The house is feet from the pilot of the balloon.
(Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest tenth as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:A hot-air balloon is flying at an altitude of 2975 feet. If the angle of depression from the pilot in the balloon to a house on the ground below is 34°, how far is the house from the pilot? The house is feet from the pilot of the balloon. (Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest tenth as needed.)
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