Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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Chapter 10 - Geometry - Chapter Summary, Review, and Test - Review Exercises - Page 683: 65

Answer

The measure of the distance across the lake is\[31\text{ m}\].

Work Step by Step

Compute the measure of the distance across the lake as mentioned below: \[\tan A=\frac{\text{P}}{\text{B}}\] \[\tan 32{}^\circ =\frac{\text{P}}{50}\] \[\begin{align} & \text{P}=\text{tan32}{}^\circ \times 50 \\ & =\text{31 m} \end{align}\]
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