Two people at points A and B observe a sailboat at position C. The distance between points A and B on the shoreline is 20 m. The first observer measures Å = 65° and the second observer measures B=42. Find the distance from C to the shoreline (AB). 65 42 20 m

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Two people at points A and B observe a sailboat at position C.
The distance between points A and B on the shoreline is 20 m.
The first observer measures A = 65° and the second observer
measures B= 42°.
Find the distance from C to the shoreline (AB).
65
42
20 m
Transcribed Image Text:Two people at points A and B observe a sailboat at position C. The distance between points A and B on the shoreline is 20 m. The first observer measures A = 65° and the second observer measures B= 42°. Find the distance from C to the shoreline (AB). 65 42 20 m
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