Jan measures the angle of elevation of the peak of the mountain at 35 degrees. Susan, who is 1200 feet closer on a straight level path, measures the angle of elevation as 42 degrees. How high is the mountain?

Jan measures the angle of elevation of the peak of the mountain at 35 degrees. Susan, who is 1200 feet closer on a straight level path, measures the angle of elevation as 42 degrees. How high is the mountain?

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Chapter7: Triangles

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