SOLUTION: Determine the angle of elevation or depression An escalator descends 100feet for each horizontal distance of 240 feet.

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Question 433073: Determine the angle of elevation or depression
An escalator descends 100feet for each horizontal distance of 240 feet.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Determine the angle of elevation or depression
An escalator descends 100feet for each horizontal distance of 240 feet
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tan(x) = -100/240
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x = invtan(-100/240)
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x = -22.62 degrees
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Stan H.
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