document.write( "Question 1133135: A person is watching a boat from the top of a lighthouse. The boat is approaching the lighthouse directly. When first noticed, the angle of depression to the boat is 14°52'. When the boat stops, the angle of depression is 45°10'. The lighthouse is 200 feet tall. How far did the boat travel from when it was first noticed until it stopped? Round your answer to the hundredths place. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #750317 by Alan3354(69443) You can put this solution on YOUR website! A person is watching a boat from the top of a lighthouse. The boat is approaching the lighthouse directly. When first noticed, the angle of depression to the boat is 14°52'. When the boat stops, the angle of depression is 45°10'. The lighthouse is 200 feet tall. How far did the boat travel from when it was first noticed until it stopped? Round your answer to the hundredths place. \n" ); document.write( "------------ \n" ); document.write( "It's 2 right triangles. \n" ); document.write( "Find the 2 horizontal distances, then the difference between them. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |