9. From a point B on the ground, the angle of elevation of a mountain peak is 46° 25'. From a second point C on the same horizontal line with B and the foot of the mountain, the angle of elevation of the mountain peak is 26° sb 35'. If point B and C are 182m apart, what is the height of the mountain?

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9. From a point B on the ground, the angle of elevation of a mountain peak is 46° 25'. From a second point C on the same horizontal line with B and the foot of the mountain, the angle of elevation of the mountain peak is 26° sb 35'. If point B and C are 182m apart, what is the height of the mountain?

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