I am having the same problem Steve had, when this same question was posted 2 years ago
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Notice , the wording is identical, just the angles have been changed.
The CN Tower in Toronto, Canada, is the tallest free-standing structure in North America. A woman on the observation deck, 1150 ft above the ground, wants to determine the distance between two landmarks on the ground below. She observes that the angle formed by the lines of sight to these two landmarks is è = 43°. She also observes that the angle between the vertical and the line of sight to one of the landmarks is a = 62° and that to the other landmark is b = 53°. Find the distance between the two landmarks.
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is there a way to upload a picture?
No, but there are only a few points. Describe the picture.
If a and b are on the same side of the vertical line down from the tower, then a-b=9°. If not, a+b=115°
Where does the 43° angle come into play?
If a and b are on the same side of the vertical line down from the tower, then a-b=9°. If not, a+b=115°
Where does the 43° angle come into play?
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