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document.write( "Let x be \"How high is point Q above the level of point P\", \r\n" );
document.write( "i.e. the value under the problem's question.\r\n" );
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document.write( "You have a right-angled triangle.\r\n" );
document.write( "PQ = 26.7 meters is its hypotenuse;\r\n" );
document.write( "The angle of elevation of 40.2° is the opposite angle to leg x,\r\n" );
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document.write( "    sin(40.2°) = ,\r\n" );
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document.write( "based on the definition of sine. From this equation\r\n" );
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document.write( "    x = 26.7*sin(40.2°).\r\n" );
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document.write( "Use your calculator and complete this assignment on your own.\r\n" );
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