A pilot is flying over a straight highway. He determines the angles of depression to two mileposts, 6.2 mi apart, to be 29 and 52°, as shown in the figure. A NOTE: The picture is NOT drawn to scale. Find the distance of the plane from point A. distance from A = mi Find the elevation of the plane. height = mi 29° 6.2 mi 52° B

A pilot is flying over a straight highway. He determines the angles of depression to two mileposts, 6.2 mi apart, to be 29 and 52°, as shown in the figure. A NOTE: The picture is NOT drawn to scale. Find the distance of the plane from point A. distance from A = mi Find the elevation of the plane. height = mi 29° 6.2 mi 52° B

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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

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

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