From point P on the ground, the angle of elevation of an airplane is 23°. The altitude of the plane is 1200 meters. What is the distance from point P to the airplane, to the nearest tenth of a meter?
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In the diagram, draw a horizontal line to represent the ground. Label one point on the ground as P. From point P, draw a vertical line upwards to represent the altitude of the airplane. Label the top of this line as A. Draw a line from point P to point A, Show more…
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