SOLUTION: the top of a lighthouse is 120 meters above sea level. the angle of depression from the top of the lighthouse to the ship is 23 degrees. how far is the ship from the foot of the li

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: the top of a lighthouse is 120 meters above sea level. the angle of depression from the top of the lighthouse to the ship is 23 degrees. how far is the ship from the foot of the lighthouse? This question is from textbook

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
tan 23=opp/adj
.424475=opp/120
opp=.424475*120
=50.937 meters
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Ed