3. While traveling across flat land, you notice a mountain directly in front of you. Its angle of elevation (to the peak) is 2.5°. After you drive 11 miles closer to the mountain, the angle of elevation is 9°. Approximate the height of the mountain. (Round your answer to three decimal places.) Not drawn to scale

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3. While traveling across flat land, you notice a mountain directly in front of you. Its
angle of elevation (to the peak) is 2.5°. After you drive 11 miles closer to the
mountain, the angle of elevation is 9°. Approximate the height of the mountain.
(Round your answer to three decimal places.)
Not drawn to scale
Transcribed Image Text:3. While traveling across flat land, you notice a mountain directly in front of you. Its angle of elevation (to the peak) is 2.5°. After you drive 11 miles closer to the mountain, the angle of elevation is 9°. Approximate the height of the mountain. (Round your answer to three decimal places.) Not drawn to scale
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