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A pilot is flying over the ocean. He determines that the angles of depression to two ships are 65° and 43°, as shown in the figure below. The plane is 4 miles from the ship located at point A. How far apart are the ships? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a mile. 43° V65° 4 mi miles B

A pilot is flying over the ocean. He determines that the angles of depression to two ships are 65° and 43°, as shown in the figure below. The plane is 4 miles from the ship located at point A. How far apart are the ships? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a mile. 43° V65° 4 mi miles B

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A pilot is flying over the ocean. He determines that the angles of depression to two ships are 65° and 43°, as shown in the figure below. The plane is 4 miles from the ship located at point A. How far apart are the ships? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a mile. 43° 65° 4 mi miles A В
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