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Skeptyks

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Hi, I just needed a tiny bit of help with this Mathematics/Extension 1: 3D Geometry question.


So pretty much, I used sine to find the 2 sides of the triangle located at the middle-ish area. Sin73 = 3000/x. Sin78 = 3000/y.
Afterwards, I found the top length to be 950/3 metres.
Then I used the cosine rule/formula for an angle, cosA = (b*2 + c*2 - a*2)/2bc.

Now the CORRECT answer is 11 Degrees 10 Minutes.
I was wrong by a mile.

Please correct my working out, sorry if it is vague and I appreciate anyone helping out :]
 

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Now I see it, I was looking at it with the wrong perspective. Thanks a lot! :D
 

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