Trigonometry (11th Edition)
Trigonometry (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134217437
Author: Margaret L. Lial, John Hornsby, David I. Schneider, Callie Daniels
Publisher: PEARSON
Bartleby Related Questions Icon

Related questions

Question
7. 8. 9.
**Problems Involving Triangles: Advanced Applications**

**Give lengths to the nearest unit. Give measures of angles to the nearest ten minutes.**

7) **Problem 1: Angle Measures in a Triangular Lot**
   - A triangular lot has sides of 215m, 185m, and 125m. Find the measures of the angles at its corners.

8) **Problem 2: Railroad Tunnel Length Calculation**
   - From point C, both ends A and B of a proposed railroad tunnel are visible. If AC = 165m, BC = 115m, and ∠C = 74°, find the length of the tunnel.

9) **Problem 3: Distance from Boat to Shore**
   - The distances from a boat B to two points A and C on the shore are known to be 100m and 80m, respectively, and ∠ABC = 55°. Find AC.
expand button
Transcribed Image Text:**Problems Involving Triangles: Advanced Applications** **Give lengths to the nearest unit. Give measures of angles to the nearest ten minutes.** 7) **Problem 1: Angle Measures in a Triangular Lot** - A triangular lot has sides of 215m, 185m, and 125m. Find the measures of the angles at its corners. 8) **Problem 2: Railroad Tunnel Length Calculation** - From point C, both ends A and B of a proposed railroad tunnel are visible. If AC = 165m, BC = 115m, and ∠C = 74°, find the length of the tunnel. 9) **Problem 3: Distance from Boat to Shore** - The distances from a boat B to two points A and C on the shore are known to be 100m and 80m, respectively, and ∠ABC = 55°. Find AC.
Expert Solution
Check Mark
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Trigonometry (11th Edition)
Trigonometry
ISBN:9780134217437
Author:Margaret L. Lial, John Hornsby, David I. Schneider, Callie Daniels
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)
Trigonometry
ISBN:9781305652224
Author:Charles P. McKeague, Mark D. Turner
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Algebra and Trigonometry
Trigonometry
ISBN:9781938168376
Author:Jay Abramson
Publisher:OpenStax
Text book image
Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)
Trigonometry
ISBN:9781337278461
Author:Ron Larson
Publisher:Cengage Learning