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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §10.1 Non-right Triangles: Law of Sines · Exercise 69 · Trigonometry · Laws of sines & cosines

Non-right Triangles: Law of Sines · Exercise 69

A man and a woman standing $3 \frac{1}{2}$ miles apart spot a hot air balloon at the same time. If the angle of elevation from the man to the balloon is 27°, and the angle of elevation from the woman to the balloon is 41°, find the altitude of the balloon to the nearest foot.

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §10.1 Non-right Triangles: Law of Sines · Exercise 69

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