A plane is flying at an altitude of 17,000 feet. The angle of depression from the plane to the airport on the ground is 21°. What is the distance between the plane and the airport. Round to the nearest hundredth.

A plane is flying at an altitude of 17,000 feet. The angle of depression from the plane to the airport on the ground is 21°. What is the distance between the plane and the airport. Round to the nearest hundredth.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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

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

Chapter2: Parallel Lines

Section2.4: The Angles Of A Triangle

Problem 36E: An airplane has leveled off is flying horizontally at an altitude of 12, 000 feet. Its pilot can see...

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airport on the ground is 21°. What is the distance between the plane and the airport.
Round to the nearest hundredth.

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