4. John is in a rescue helicopter that is 100 m. above the water. Below he can see a swimmer in distress and a rescue boat. The swimmer is at an angle of depression of 25° and the boat is at an angle of depression of 45°. How far away from the swimmer is the boat? (Include a diagram of the problem)

4. John is in a rescue helicopter that is 100 m. above the water. Below he can see a swimmer in distress and a rescue boat. The swimmer is at an angle of depression of 25° and the boat is at an angle of depression of 45°. How far away from the swimmer is the boat? (Include a diagram of the problem)

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter6: Circles

Section6.1: Circles And Related Segments And Angles

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