SOLUTION: The angle of depression to an offshore boat from the top of a 180-foo cliff is 15 degrees. About how far is the boat from the foot of the cliff? Round to the nearest foot.
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Question 923913: The angle of depression to an offshore boat from the top of a 180-foo cliff is 15 degrees. About how far is the boat from the foot of the cliff? Round to the nearest foot. Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The angle of depression to an offshore boat from the top of a 180-foo cliff is 15 degrees. About how far is the boat from the foot of the cliff? Round to the nearest foot.
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d = distance
tan(15) = 180/d
