An observer (O) spots a plane (P) taking off from a local airport and flying at a 33° angle horizontal to her line of sight and located directly above a tower (T). The observer also notices a bird (B) circling directly above her. If the distance from the plane(P) to the tower (T) is 7,000 ft., how far is the bird (B) from the plane (P)?

A diagram is shown with two parallel lines cut by a transversal. One angle is marked 33 degrees, one side is marked 7000 and another side is marked x.

3815 feet

5873 feet

8343 feet

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An observer (O) spots a plane (P) taking off from a local airport and flying at a 33° angle horizontal to her line of sight and located directly above a tower (T). The observer also notices a bird (B) circling directly above her. If the distance from the plane(P) to the tower (T) is 7,000 ft., how far is the bird (B) from the plane (P)?

A diagram is shown with two parallel lines cut by a transversal. One angle is marked 33 degrees, one side is marked 7000 and another side is marked x.

 3815 feet

 5873 feet

 8343 feet

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