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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The angles of elevation θ and φ, to an airplane are being continuously monitored at two observation points A and B, which are 3 miles apart. Write an equation giving the distance d between the plane and point B in terms of θ and φ.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

180- φ =angle B

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Find angle C = 180- (angle A and angle B) Use sine law to find d

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so what about the 3?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sin (angle c) / 3 = sin (angle A) / d

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