Which is closest to X, the distance between the base of the lighthouse and the boat

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we have

then, we use the trigonometric tangent identity:

$\begin{gathered} \tan 25=(22)/(x) \\ x=(22)/(\tan 25) \\ x=47.2 \end{gathered}$

answer: x = 47.2

Pmhargis answered Apr 26, 2023

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