A pilot is flying over the ocean. He determines that the angles of depression to two ships are 64° and 42°, as shown in the figure below. The plane is 2 miles from the ship located at point A. How far apart are the ships? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a mile. 2 mi 42° V 64° B miles
A pilot is flying over the ocean. He determines that the angles of depression to two ships are 64° and 42°, as shown in the figure below. The plane is 2 miles from the ship located at point A. How far apart are the ships? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a mile. 2 mi 42° V 64° B miles
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Transcribed Image Text:A pilot is flying over the ocean. He determines that the angles of depression to two ships are 64° and 42°, as shown in the figure below. The plane is 2 miles
from the ship located at point A. How far apart are the ships? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a mile.
2 mi
42° V
64°
B
miles
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