two observers simultaneously measure the angle of elevation of the helicopter. one angle is 25 degrees the other 40 if the observers are 100 feet apart and the helicopter lies over the line joining them how high is the helicopter

two observers simultaneously measure the angle of elevation of the helicopter. one angle is 25 degrees the other 40 if the observers are 100 feet apart and the helicopter lies over the line joining them how high is the helicopter

Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337278461

Author:Ron Larson

Publisher:Ron Larson

Chapter1: Trigonometry

Section1.8: Applications And Models

Problem 3ECP: At a point 65 feet from the base of a church, the angles of elevation to the bottom of the steeple...

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