of Sine A Cebu Pacific Airplane and PAL Airplane are both approaching Clark International Airport and their directions are directly opposite one another. The two planes are at an altitude of 4.5 kilometers. The pilot of the Cebu Pacific Airplane reports an angle of depression of 17.8 degrees to the air control tower while the pilot of the PAL airplane reports an angle of depression of 12.7 degrees to the air control tower. What is the dista
of Sine A Cebu Pacific Airplane and PAL Airplane are both approaching Clark International Airport and their directions are directly opposite one another. The two planes are at an altitude of 4.5 kilometers. The pilot of the Cebu Pacific Airplane reports an angle of depression of 17.8 degrees to the air control tower while the pilot of the PAL airplane reports an angle of depression of 12.7 degrees to the air control tower. What is the dista
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Chapter1: Trigonometric Functions
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1. Give the measures of the complement and the supplement of an angle measuring 35°.
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A Cebu Pacific Airplane and PAL Airplane are both approaching Clark International Airport and
their directions are directly opposite one another. The two planes are at an altitude of 4.5 kilometers. The pilot of the Cebu Pacific Airplane reports an angle of depression of 17.8 degrees
to the air control tower while the pilot of the PAL airplane reports an angle of depression of 12.7 degrees to the air control tower. What is the distance between the two airplanes?
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