Calculus, 10th Edition (Anton)

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ISBN 10: 0-47064-772-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-47064-772-1

Chapter 0 - Before Calculus - 0.1 Functions - Exercises Set 0.1 - Page 14: 32

Answer

A. x = 3000tanθ B. 0 ≤ θ < π/2 C. 3000 ft

Work Step by Step

(a) tanθ=perpendicular/hypotenuse tanθ = x/3000 or x = 3000tanθ (b) cos(0)=0:0=π/2+πn (c) when θ = π/4, x = 3000tan(π/4) = 3000(1) =3000 ft
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