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(e) An airplane is flying at an elevation of 6000 ft, directly above a straight highway. Two motorists are driving cars on the highway on opposite sides of the plane, and the angle of depression to one car is 60° and to the other is 45°. How far apart are the cars? Answer: 2000√3+ 6000 (ft.)

(e) An airplane is flying at an elevation of 6000 ft, directly above a straight highway. Two motorists are driving cars on the highway on opposite sides of the plane, and the angle of depression to one car is 60° and to the other is 45°. How far apart are the cars? Answer: 2000√3+ 6000 (ft.)

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(e) An airplane is flying at an elevation of 6000 ft, directly above a straight highway. Two motorists are driving cars on the highway on opposite sides of the plane, and the angle of depression to one car is 60° and to the other is 45°. How far apart are the cars? Answer: 2000√3+ 6000 (ft.)
Transcribed Image Text:(e) An airplane is flying at an elevation of 6000 ft, directly above a straight highway. Two motorists are driving cars on the highway on opposite sides of the plane, and the angle of depression to one car is 60° and to the other is 45°. How far apart are the cars? Answer: 2000√3+ 6000 (ft.)
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