42. An observer on the ground sites a plane at an angle of elevation of 41.2°. At the same time, a second observer 3000 m farther away along the same line of site measures the angle of elevation as 35°. How high is the plane? Round to the nearest 100 m. 35° 41.2 3000 m

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42. An observer on the ground sites a plane at an angle of elevation of 41.2°. At the same time, a second
observer 3000 m farther away along the same line of site measures the angle of elevation as 35°. How
high is the plane? Round to the nearest 100 m.
35°
41.2
3000 m
Transcribed Image Text:42. An observer on the ground sites a plane at an angle of elevation of 41.2°. At the same time, a second observer 3000 m farther away along the same line of site measures the angle of elevation as 35°. How high is the plane? Round to the nearest 100 m. 35° 41.2 3000 m
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