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.

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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!
Transcribed Image Text: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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