From a point A the angle of elevation of a mountain is 14.3 degrees, and from a point B, directly behind point A, the angle of elevation is 11.2 degrees. See the figure to the right. If the distance between A and B is 5 miles, approximately the height of the of the mountain in ft.

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From a point A the angle of elevation of a mountain is 14.3 degrees, and from a point B, directly behind point A, the angle of elevation is 11.2 degrees. See the figure to the right. If the distance between A and B is 5 miles, approximately the height of the of the mountain in ft.
The height of the mountain is approximately
(Simplify your answer. Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest hundred as needed.
Transcribed Image Text:The height of the mountain is approximately (Simplify your answer. Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest hundred as needed.
11.20
14.3
5 mi
Transcribed Image Text:11.20 14.3 5 mi
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