Matt and Theresa are 750 m apart. In between them, they spot a stationary advertising balloon that is tethered to the ground and they measure the angle of elevation of the balloon. Matt measures the angle to be 52°. Theresa measures her angle of elevation to be 40°. What is the height of the balloon above the ground?

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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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Matt and Theresa are 750 m apart. In between them, they spot a stationary advertising balloon that is
tethered to the ground and they measure the angle of elevation of the balloon. Matt measures the angle to
be 52°. Theresa measures her angle of elevation to be 40°.
What is the height of the balloon above the ground?
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Transcribed Image Text:Select an Answer Question 9 380 m Matt and Theresa are 750 m apart. In between them, they spot a stationary advertising balloon that is tethered to the ground and they measure the angle of elevation of the balloon. Matt measures the angle to be 52°. Theresa measures her angle of elevation to be 40°. What is the height of the balloon above the ground? 591 m 482 m 曲Calc 310 m Select an Ar Skip O beta Save and Exit
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