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PLEASE HELP FAST Looking for the bottom angle to find my answer! 30 POINTS

PLEASE HELP FAST Looking for the bottom angle to find my answer! 30 POINTS-example-1
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x = 242.7 m

Explanation:

First we need to find the angle at one of the parachutists:

180 - 57 - 43 = 80°

We then use sine law to find the distance between the parachutists


(x)/( \sin(57) ) = (285 \: m)/( \sin(80) )

Solving for x


x = (( \sin(57) )/( \sin(80) ) )(285 \: m) = 242.7 \: m

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I believe it’s 33 degrees
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