A hot air balloon is flying at a height of 600 feet and is directly above Marshall space flight center in Huntsvile, AL. The pilot of the balloon looks down at the air port hat is known to be 5 miles from the Marshall space flight center. What is the angel of depression from the balloon to the airiport? Include a labeled picture with your solution

A hot air balloon is flying at a height of 600 feet and is directly above Marshall space flight center in Huntsvile, AL. The pilot of the balloon looks down at the air port hat is known to be 5 miles from the Marshall space flight center. What is the angel of depression from the balloon to the airiport? Include a labeled picture with your solution

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

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

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

Chapter5: Similar Triangles

Section5.CR: Review Exercises

Problem 41CR

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