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Example 6: Finding Distance by Using Angle of
Depression
Step 2 Find y.
By the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem,
mCAL = 58°.
In ∆ALC,
.
So
Example 8 Continued
Step 3 Find z.
By the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem,
mCBL = 22°.
In ∆BLC,
So
Example 8 Continued
Step 4 Find x.
x=z–y
Step 2 Find y.
By the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem,
mCAP = 78°.
In ∆APC,
So
Check It Out! Example 9 Continued
Step 3 Find z.
By the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem,
mCBP = 19°.
In ∆BPC,
So
Check It Out! Example 9 Continued
Step 4 Find x.
x=z–y
x 34,851 – 2551 32,300 ft
1. 6 angle of depression
2. 9 angle of elevation
Lesson Quiz: Part II