Consult the figure. To find the length of the span of a proposed ski lift from A to B, a surveyor measures the angle DAB to be 25 degrees and then walks off a distance of L=1950 feet to C and measures the angle ACB to be 15 degrees. What is the distance from A to B?

Consult the figure. To find the length of the span of a proposed ski lift from A to B, a surveyor measures the angle DAB to be 25 degrees and then walks off a distance of L=1950 feet to C and measures the angle ACB to be 15 degrees. What is the distance from A to B?

Elementary Geometry for College Students

6th Edition

ISBN:9781285195698

Author:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Publisher:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Chapter3: Triangles

Section3.3: Isosceles Triangles

Problem 43E

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