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Jill is standing at the top of the Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City, which is 480 feet tall. She spots her friend walking on the ground below and notes that the angle of depression is 56°. How far away is Jill's friend? V Read the problem and identify what you are solving for. V Draw a picture and label each known part. V Solve for your missing value! T.

Jill is standing at the top of the Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City, which is 480 feet tall. She spots her friend walking on the ground below and notes that the angle of depression is 56°. How far away is Jill's friend? V Read the problem and identify what you are solving for. V Draw a picture and label each known part. V Solve for your missing value! T.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
7th Edition
ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
SectionP.CT: Test
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Jill is standing at the top of the Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City, which is 480 feet tall. She spots her friend walking on the ground below and notes that the angle of depression is 56°. How far away is Jill's friend? V Read the problem and identify what you are solving for. V Draw a picture and label each known part. V Solve for your missing value!
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