. An advertising balloon is floating over the entrance to a furniture store. The balloon is held in place by two ropes. Each rope is tied to the base of the balloon and then anchored to the ground. The two anchors are located on opposite sides of the balloon and are 40 m apart. The angles the ropes make with the ground are 42° and 57°. How high above the parking lot is the balloon?

. An advertising balloon is floating over the entrance to a furniture store. The balloon is held in place by two ropes. Each rope is tied to the base of the balloon and then anchored to the ground. The two anchors are located on opposite sides of the balloon and are 40 m apart. The angles the ropes make with the ground are 42° and 57°. How high above the parking lot is the balloon?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section3.4: Solve Geometry Applications: Triangles, Rectangles, And The Pythagorean Theorem

Problem 3.82TI: Randy wants to attach a 17 foot string of lights to the top of the 15 foot mast of his sailboat, as...

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