An eagle is flying at an altitude of 280 feet. The angle of depression from the eagle to a mouse on the ground is 15º. What is the direct line distance from the eagle to the mouse? Round answer to the

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Answer:

Explanation:

X = distance between eagle and mouse.

sin(15°) = 280/x

X = 280/sin(15°) = 1,081.837 ft

Bdereta answered Jun 13, 2022

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