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The angle of depression from D to F measures 40°. If DE = 100 m, find DF. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

 Nov 5, 2015

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DF is the hypotenuse of the triangle DEF.....so 

 

cos(40)  = 100/ DF    rearrange

 

DF = 100/ cos(40 ) = about 130.5 m

 

 

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 Nov 5, 2015
 #1
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Best Answer

DF is the hypotenuse of the triangle DEF.....so 

 

cos(40)  = 100/ DF    rearrange

 

DF = 100/ cos(40 ) = about 130.5 m

 

 

cool cool cool

CPhill Nov 5, 2015

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