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At an altitude of 12,000 ft, a pilot sees two towns through angles of depres- sion of 37° and 48° as 37 12,000 shown. To the nearest 10 ft, how far apart are the towns?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section3.4: Solve Geometry Applications: Triangles, Rectangles, And The Pythagorean Theorem

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At an altitude of 12,000 ft,
a pilot sees two towns
through angles of depres-
sion of 37° and 48° as
37
12,000
shown. To the nearest
10 ft, how far apart are
the towns?

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