At a point 500 miles north of a ship, the shoreline runs east and west. West of that point, the navigator sights a light house at an angle of 60°. How far is the ship from the lighthouse? shoreline 60

At a point 500 miles north of a ship, the shoreline runs east and west. West of that point, the navigator sights a light house at an angle of 60°. How far is the ship from the lighthouse? shoreline 60

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 35E: Along a straight shoreline, two houses are located at points H and M. The houses are 5000 feet...

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At a point 500 miles north of a ship, the shoreline runs east and west. West of that
point, the navigator sights a light house at an angle of 60°. How far is the ship
from the lighthouse?
shoreline
60°
A
250
653
C
1000
289
B

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