Precalculus
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Author: Michael Sullivan
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Chapter 8, Problem 32RE
Finding the Height of a Helicopter Two observers simultaneously measure the angle of elevation of a helicopter. One angle is measured as , the other as (see the figure). If the observers are 100 feet apart and the helicopter lies over the line joining them, how high is the helicopter?
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Ch. 8.1 - Prob. 88AYUCh. 8.1 - Solve 2sin2sin+5=6for02.Ch. 8.1 - Prob. 90AYUCh. 8.1 - Prob. 91AYUCh. 8.1 - Prob. 92AYUCh. 8.1 - Prob. 93AYUCh. 8.1 - Prob. 94AYUCh. 8.1 - Prob. 95AYUCh. 8.2 - The difference formula for the sine function is...Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 2AYUCh. 8.2 - Approximate sin40andsin80.Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 4AYUCh. 8.2 - If none of the angles of a triangle is a right...Ch. 8.2 - For a triangle with sides a, b, c and opposite...Ch. 8.2 - Multiple Choice If two angles of a triangle...Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 8AYUCh. 8.2 - True or False The Law of Sines can be used to...Ch. 8.2 - Triangles for which two sides and the angle...Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 9-16, solve each triangle.Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 9-16, solve each triangle.Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 9-16, solve each triangle.Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 9-16, solve each triangle.Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 9-16, solve each triangle.Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 9-16, solve each triangle.Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 9-16, solve each triangle.Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 9-16, solve each triangle.Ch. 8.2 - In Problems , solve each triangle.
Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 17-24, solve each triangle. A= 50 ,...Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 1926, solve each triangle....Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 17-24, solve each triangle. A= 70 ,...Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 17-24, solve each triangle. A= 110 ,...Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 17-24, solve each triangle. B= 10 ,...Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 17-24, solve each triangle. A= 40 ,...Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 17-24, solve each triangle. B= 20 ,...Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 25-36, two sides and an angle are...Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 25-36, two sides and an angle are...Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 2738, two sides and an angle are...Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 25-36, two sides and an angle are...Ch. 8.2 - In Problems , two sides and an angle are given....Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 25-36, two sides and an angle are...Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 25-36, two sides and an angle are...Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 25-36, two sides and an angle are...Ch. 8.2 - In Problems , two sides and an angle are given....Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 25-36, two sides and an angle are...Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 2738, two sides and an angle are...Ch. 8.2 - In Problems 25-36, two sides and an angle are...Ch. 8.2 - Finding the Length of a Ski Lift Consult the...Ch. 8.2 - Finding the Height of a Mountain Use the...Ch. 8.2 - Finding the Height of an Airplane An aircraft is...Ch. 8.2 - Finding the Height of the Bridge over the Royal...Ch. 8.2 - Land Dimensions A triangular plot of land has one...Ch. 8.2 - Distance between Runners Two runners in a marathon...Ch. 8.2 - Landscaping Pat needs to determine the height of a...Ch. 8.2 - Construction A loading ramp 10 feet long that...Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 47AYUCh. 8.2 - Prob. 48AYUCh. 8.2 - Rescue at Sea Coast Guard Station Able is located...Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 50AYUCh. 8.2 - Finding the Lean of the Leaning Tower of Pisa The...Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 52AYUCh. 8.2 - Constructing a Highway A highway whose primary...Ch. 8.2 - Calculating Distances at Sea The navigator of a...Ch. 8.2 - Designing an Awning An awning that covers a...Ch. 8.2 - Finding Distances A forest ranger is walking on a...Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 57AYUCh. 8.2 - Determining the Height of an Aircraft Two sensors...Ch. 8.2 - The Original Ferris Wheel George Washington Gale...Ch. 8.2 - Mollweides Formula For any triangle, Mollweides...Ch. 8.2 - Mollweides Formula Another form of Mollweides...Ch. 8.2 - For any triangle, derive the formula a=bcosC+ccosB...Ch. 8.2 - Law of Tangents For any triangle, derive the Law...Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 66AYUCh. 8.2 - Make up three problems involving oblique...Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 68AYUCh. 8.2 - What do you do first if you are asked to solve a...Ch. 8.2 - Solve Example 6 using right-triangle geometry....Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 71AYUCh. 8.2 - Find the exact distance between P 1 =( 1,7 ) and P...Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 73AYUCh. 8.2 - Prob. 74AYUCh. 8.2 - Write the equation in logarithmic form.
Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 76AYUCh. 8.2 - Prob. 77AYUCh. 8.2 - Find the equation of line perpendicular to y=23x+7...Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 79AYUCh. 8.2 - Prob. 80AYUCh. 8.3 - Write the formula for the distance d from P 1 =( x...Ch. 8.3 - If is an acute angle, solve the equation cos= 2 2...Ch. 8.3 - If three sides of a triangle are given, the Law of...Ch. 8.3 - If one side and two angles of a triangle are...Ch. 8.3 - If two sides and the included angle of a triangle...Ch. 8.3 - True or False Given only the three sides of a...Ch. 8.3 - True or False The Law of Cosines states that the...Ch. 8.3 - True or False A special case of the Law of Cosines...Ch. 8.3 - In Problems 9-16, solve each triangle.Ch. 8.3 - In Problems 9-16, solve each triangle.Ch. 8.3 - In Problems 9-16, solve each triangle.Ch. 8.3 - In Problems 9-16, solve each triangle.Ch. 8.3 - In Problems 9-16, solve each triangle.Ch. 8.3 - In Problems 9-16, solve each triangle.Ch. 8.3 - In Problems 9-16, solve each triangle.Ch. 8.3 - In Problems 9-16, solve each triangle.Ch. 8.3 - In Problems 17-32, solve each triangle. a=3 , b=4...Ch. 8.3 - In Problems 17-32, solve each triangle. a=2 , c=1...Ch. 8.3 - In Problems 1732, solve each triangle....Ch. 8.3 - In Problems 17-32, solve each triangle. a=6 , b=4...Ch. 8.3 - In Problems solve each triangle.
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Trigonometric Ratios; Author: The Organic Chemistry Tutor;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-eHMMpQC2k;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY