Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 10 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities - Section 10.6 Systems of Nonlinear Equations - 10.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 797: 105

Answer

$15.8^\circ$

Work Step by Step

1. Based on the given conditions, we can find the vertical drop as $h=5300-4100=1200\ ft$. 2. With the length $L=4420\ ft$, we have $sin\theta=\frac{1200}{4420}=\frac{60}{221}$ $\theta=sin^{-1}(\frac{60}{221})\approx15.8^\circ$
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