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An observer (O) spots a plane flying at a 35° angle to his horizontal line of sight. If the plane is flying at an altitude of 17,000 ft., what is the distance (x) from the plane (P) to the observer (O)? (4 points)

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User Jessalyn
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check the picture below.

make sure your calculator is in Degree mode.
An observer (O) spots a plane flying at a 35° angle to his horizontal line of sight-example-1
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