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a lighthouse is 30m high. the angle of elevation from a ship to the top of the tower is 17 degrees. what is the horizontal distance from the ship to the lighthouse?
9 years ago

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Answered by Henry
Tan17 = 30/d, d = ?
9 years ago

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