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an observer in a lighthouse 300 ft above sea level observes 2 ships directly offshore. The angles of depression to the ships are 3 degrees and 4.5 degrees. How far apart are the two ships?
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Steve
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change the numbers an proceed. It's exactly the same problem.
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