He determines the angles of depression to two mileposts, 5 mi apart, to be ∠x = 35° and ∠y = 45°, as shown in the figure.

Question

A pilot is flying over a straight highway. He determines the angles of depression to two mileposts, 5 mi apart, to be ∠x = 35° and ∠y = 45°, as shown in the figure. (Round your answers to two decimal places.)

(a) Find the distance of the plane from point A.

 ??? mi

(b) Find the elevation of the plane.



 ??? mi

Answer 1

Please show the picture. If this is a rt triangle; the 2 angles=90°.