While traveling across flat land, you notice a mountain directly in front of you. Its angle of elevation (to the peak) is 3.5°. After you drive 15 miles closer to the mountain, the angle of elevation is 8°. Approximate the height of the mountain. (Round your answer to three decimal places.) Need Help? mi Read It 3.5° 8° 15 mi Not drawn to scale

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While traveling across flat land, you notice a mountain directly in front of you. Its angle of elevation (to the peak) is 3.5°. After you drive 15 miles closer to the mountain, the angle of elevation is 8°. Approximate the height of the mountain. (Round your answer to three
decimal places.)
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Transcribed Image Text:While traveling across flat land, you notice a mountain directly in front of you. Its angle of elevation (to the peak) is 3.5°. After you drive 15 miles closer to the mountain, the angle of elevation is 8°. Approximate the height of the mountain. (Round your answer to three decimal places.) Need Help? mi Read It 3.5° 8° 15 mi Not drawn to scale
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