An observer on the ground sites a plane at an angle of elevation of 42.4°. At the same time, a second observer 3000 m farther away along the same line of site measures the angle of elevation as 35°. How high is the plane? Round to the nearest 100 m. Round all intermediate steps to four decimal places. 35° 42.4° 3000 m The height of the plane is approximately m.

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Chapter72: Oblique Triangles
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An observer on the ground sites a plane at an angle of elevation of 42.4°. At the same time, a second observer 3000 m farther away along the same line of site
measures the angle of elevation as 35°. How high is the plane? Round to the nearest 100 m. Round all intermediate steps to four decimal places.
35°
42.4°
3000 m
The height of the plane is approximately
m.
Transcribed Image Text:An observer on the ground sites a plane at an angle of elevation of 42.4°. At the same time, a second observer 3000 m farther away along the same line of site measures the angle of elevation as 35°. How high is the plane? Round to the nearest 100 m. Round all intermediate steps to four decimal places. 35° 42.4° 3000 m The height of the plane is approximately m.
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