SOLUTION: A lighthouse is 6 miles west of a tower. From a boat 3 miles from the lighthouse, the tower bears an angle of 70°. How far is the boat from the tower?
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Question 1195045: A lighthouse is 6 miles west of a tower. From a boat 3 miles from the lighthouse, the tower bears an angle of 70°. How far is the boat from the tower?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A lighthouse is 6 miles west of a tower. From a boat 3 miles from the lighthouse, the tower bears an angle of 70°. How far is the boat from the tower?
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Not clear.
"...the tower bears an angle of 70°."
70 degs from what?
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