John hiked 1.5 mi. due east, then turned and hiked 2.3mi. roughly north of west. He ended up due north of his starting point. What angle did he turn? Makayla is standing 52 km away from Momotombo Volcano and the volcano is 2.4 km high. Assuming Makayla and the base of the volcano are at the same elevation above sea level, what is the angle of elevation from Makayla to the top of the volcano?

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Problem 1RE: 1. Give the measures of the complement and the supplement of an angle measuring 35°.
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  1. John hiked 1.5 mi. due east, then turned and hiked 2.3mi. roughly north of west. He ended up due north of his starting point. What angle did he turn?
  2. Makayla is standing 52 km away from Momotombo Volcano and the volcano is 2.4 km high. Assuming Makayla and the base of the volcano are at the same elevation above sea level, what is the angle of elevation from Makayla to the top of the volcano?
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