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OpenStudy (anonymous):

To determine the height of the peace tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, measurements were taken from a baseline, AB. It was found that AB = 50 m,

OpenStudy (fibonaccichick666):

So draw a picture to begin

OpenStudy (fibonaccichick666):

and label said picture

OpenStudy (anonymous):

this link has the pic

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Use triangle AXB to find AX. Then use AX and right triangle AXY to find XY.

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

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OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Find m<X first, then use the law of sines to find b.

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

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OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Once you know b, use trig of right triangle to find XY.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

THANK YOU SO MUCH

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

You're welcome.

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