From the observation deck of a skyscraper, Bashir measures a 45° angle of depression to a ship in the harbor below. If the observation deck is 1057 feet high, what is the horizontal distance from the base of the skyscraper out to the ship? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a foot if necessary.

From the observation deck of a skyscraper, Bashir measures a 45° angle of depression to a ship in the harbor below. If the observation deck is 1057 feet high, what is the horizontal distance from the base of the skyscraper out to the ship? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a foot if necessary.

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations

Section8.9: Use Direct And Inverse Variation

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