To approximate the length of a marsh, a surveyor walks x = 250 meters from point A to point B, then turns 75° and walks 220 meters to point C (see figure). Approximate the length AC of the marsh. 75° 220 m x m C

To approximate the length of a marsh, a surveyor walks x = 250 meters from point A to point B, then turns 75° and walks 220 meters to point C (see figure). Approximate the length AC of the marsh. 75° 220 m x m C

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry

13th Edition

ISBN:9781133382119

Author:Swokowski

Publisher:Swokowski

Chapter6: The Trigonometric Functions

Section6.1: Angles

Problem 36E

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To approximate the length of a marsh, a surveyor walks x = 250
meters from point A to point B, then turns 75° and walks 220
meters to point C (see figure). Approximate the length AC of the
marsh.
75°
220 m
x m
C

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