A man at the lighthouse sees a boat at an angle of 27°. If the tower (BC) is 50 feet, how far (AB) is the boat from the lighthouse? 27° A Manbits.com (С B

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A man at the lighthouse sees a
boat at an angle of 27°. If the
tower (BC) is 50 feet, how far
(AB) is the boat from the
lighthouse?
27°
A
Mants.com
TC
B
Transcribed Image Text:A man at the lighthouse sees a boat at an angle of 27°. If the tower (BC) is 50 feet, how far (AB) is the boat from the lighthouse? 27° A Mants.com TC B
How long is the shadow (x) if the
angle of elevation is 58°?
58°
X
10 feet
Transcribed Image Text:How long is the shadow (x) if the angle of elevation is 58°? 58° X 10 feet
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