Form a plane flying due esat at 265 m above sea level. The angles of depression of two ships sailing due cast measure 35° and 25° how far apart are the ships?
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Form a plane flying due esat at 265 m above sea level. The angles of depression of two ships sailing due cast measure 35° and 25° how far apart are the ships?
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Draw a diagram. Review the basic trig functions.
Then, assuming both ships are on the same side of the plane, the distance x can be found using
x = 265 cot35° - 265 cot25°
Draw a diagram. Review the basic trig functions.
Then, assuming both ships are on the same side of the plane, the distance x can be found using
x = 265 cot35° - 265 cot25°