PLEASE HELP FAST Looking for the bottom angle to find my answer! 30 POINTS

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asked Jan 19, 2022 229k views

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Suyash · Answer 1 · 2022-01-19T10:59:46+0000

x = 242.7 m

Explanation:

First we need to find the angle at one of the parachutists:

180 - 57 - 43 = 80°

We then use sine law to find the distance between the parachutists

$(x)/( \sin(57) ) = (285 \: m)/( \sin(80) )$

Solving for x

$x = (( \sin(57) )/( \sin(80) ) )(285 \: m) = 242.7 \: m$