A steep mountain is inclined 74 degree to the horizontal and rises to a height of 3400 ft above the surrounding plain. A cable car is to be installed running to the top of the mountain from a point 870 ft out in the plain from the base of the mountain. Find the shortest length of cable needed. Your answer is ft

A steep mountain is inclined 74 degree to the horizontal and rises to a height of 3400 ft above the surrounding plain. A cable car is to be installed running to the top of the mountain from a point 870 ft out in the plain from the base of the mountain. Find the shortest length of cable needed. Your answer is ft

Elementary Geometry for College Students

6th Edition

ISBN:9781285195698

Author:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Publisher:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.5: More Area Relationships In The Circle

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