SOLUTION: A person is flying at 800 feet in the air. He sees a large animal at an angle of depression of 50 degrees. He also sees a building at an angle of depression of 60 degrees. How f

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Question 1154936: A person is flying at 800 feet in the air. He sees a large animal at an angle of depression of 50 degrees. He also sees a building at an angle of depression of 60 degrees. How far is the animal from the building?
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A person is flying at 800 feet in the air. He sees a large animal at an angle of depression of 50 degrees. He also sees a building at an angle of depression of 60 degrees. How far is the animal from the building?
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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not completely clear.
In which direction does he see both objects?