From the top of a 156 foot lighthouse, the angle of depression to a ship in the ocean is 40°. How far is the ship from the base of the lighthouse? Give your answer to the nearest foot.
From the top of a 156 foot lighthouse, the angle of depression to a ship in the ocean is 40°. How far is the ship from the base of the lighthouse? Give your answer to the nearest foot.
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Section6.1: Solving Trigonometric Equations
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