SOLUTION: two simmers are observed by a lifegaurd in a 30 feet tower above the water the angles of depression are 12.7 and 14.5 how far apart of the swimmers?

Question 198204: two simmers are observed by a lifegaurd in a 30 feet tower above the water the angles of depression are 12.7 and 14.5 how far apart of the swimmers?
Answer by arallie(162) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Make a right triangle with leg of 30ft and opposite angle of 12.7deg
Solve for other leg

Repeat with new angle of 14.5deg

Subtract

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