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A kayaker sees a bear in the distance. If the kayaker is 48 yards lower than the bear and the angle of elevation from the kayaker to the bear is 15°, find the horizontal distance from the kayaker to the bear. please help
8 years ago

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Steve
48/x = tan 15°
8 years ago

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