The angle of elevation from a boat to the top of a lighthouse is 25°. The lighthouse is 150 feet tall. What is the distance from the boat to the lighthouse? 150 ft 25°

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The angle of elevation from a boat to the top of a lighthouse is 25°. The lighthouse is 150 feet tall. What is the distance from the boat to the lighthouse?  

PROBLEM #1:
The angle of elevation from a boat to the top of a lighthouse is 25°.
The lighthouse is 150 feet tallI. What is the distance from the boat
to the lighthouse?
150 ft
25°
A
X
Transcribed Image Text:PROBLEM #1: The angle of elevation from a boat to the top of a lighthouse is 25°. The lighthouse is 150 feet tallI. What is the distance from the boat to the lighthouse? 150 ft 25° A X
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