A zip line is to be built between two towers labeled A and B across a wetland area. To approximate the distance of the zip line, a surveyor marks a third point C, a distance of 175 ft from one end of the zip line and perpendicular to the zip line. B 74.5° 175 ft C The measure of LACB is A 74.5°. How long is the zip line? Round to the nearest foot.

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A zip line is to be built
between two towers labeled
A and B across a wetland
area. To approximate the
distance of the zip line, a
surveyor marks a third point
C, a distance of 175 ft from
one end of the zip line and
perpendicular to the zip line.
B
74.5°
175 ft C
The measure of LACB is
A
74.5°. How long is the zip
line? Round to the nearest
foot.
Transcribed Image Text:A zip line is to be built between two towers labeled A and B across a wetland area. To approximate the distance of the zip line, a surveyor marks a third point C, a distance of 175 ft from one end of the zip line and perpendicular to the zip line. B 74.5° 175 ft C The measure of LACB is A 74.5°. How long is the zip line? Round to the nearest foot.
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