An observer in a lighthouse 350 feet above sea level observes two ships directly offshore. The angles of depression to the ships are B = 4° and 0 = 6.5° (see figure). How far apart are the ships? (Round your answer to one decimal place.) ft 350 ft Not drawn to scale
An observer in a lighthouse 350 feet above sea level observes two ships directly offshore. The angles of depression to the ships are B = 4° and 0 = 6.5° (see figure). How far apart are the ships? (Round your answer to one decimal place.) ft 350 ft Not drawn to scale
Trigonometry (11th Edition)
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Chapter1: Trigonometric Functions
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RE:
1. Give the measures of the complement and the supplement of an angle measuring 35°.
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Transcribed Image Text:An observer in a lighthouse 350 feet above sea level observes two ships directly offshore. The angles of depression to the ships are
B = 4° and 0 = 6.5° (see figure). How far apart are the ships? (Round your answer to one decimal place.)
ft
350 ft
Not drawn to scale
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