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3 January, 10:53

Matt is standing on top of a cliff 50 feet above a lake. The measurement of the angle of depression to a boat on the lake is 60˚. How far is the boat from Matt?

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  1. 3 January, 11:15
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    28.87 feet

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let the distance from Matt to the boat be x

    Tan theta = opp/adj

    Tan 60° = 50 / x

    x = 50/Tan 60°

    x = 50/1.7321

    x = 28.87 feet
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