Points A and B are separated by a lake. To find the distance between them, a surveyor locates a point C on land such than ZCAB= 45.6°. Find the distance across the lake from A to B. C 547 m NOTE: The triangle is NOT drawn to scale. 311 m B 45.6°

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Points A and B are separated by a lake. To find the distance between them, a surveyor locates a point Con
land such than ZCAB= 45.6°. Find the distance across the lake from A to B.
C
547 m
NOTE: The triangle is NOT drawn to scale.
311 m
B
45.6°
A
Transcribed Image Text:Points A and B are separated by a lake. To find the distance between them, a surveyor locates a point Con land such than ZCAB= 45.6°. Find the distance across the lake from A to B. C 547 m NOTE: The triangle is NOT drawn to scale. 311 m B 45.6° A
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