6. An airplane is flying 10,500 feet above ground level. The angle of depression from the plane to the base of a tre is 13° 50'. How far horizontally must the plane fly to be directly over the tree? Round to the nearest foot. Draw a picture and be careful with where the given angle is located!

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6. An airplane is flying 10,500 feet above ground level. The angle of depression from the plane to the base of a tree
is 13° 50'. How far horizontally must the plane fly to be directly over the tree? Round to the nearest foot. Draw a
picture and be careful with where the given angle is located!
Transcribed Image Text:6. An airplane is flying 10,500 feet above ground level. The angle of depression from the plane to the base of a tree is 13° 50'. How far horizontally must the plane fly to be directly over the tree? Round to the nearest foot. Draw a picture and be careful with where the given angle is located!
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