pilot is flying over a straight highway. He determines the angles of depression to two mileposts, 6.1 mi apart, to be 38° and 46°, as shown in the figure.   Find the distance of the plane from point A. distance from A = _______  mi Find the elevation of the plane. height = ____ mi

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A pilot is flying over a straight highway. He determines the angles of depression to two mileposts, 6.1 mi apart, to be 38° and 46°, as shown in the figure.

 

Find the distance of the plane from point A.
distance from A = _______  mi
Find the elevation of the plane.
height = ____ mi

38°
46°
6.1 mi
А
В
NOTE: The picture is NOT drawn to scale.
Transcribed Image Text:38° 46° 6.1 mi А В NOTE: The picture is NOT drawn to scale.
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