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Homework Statement
I want to know if the problem needs another variable, or if it is possible to solve as it is.
Homework Equations
See figure in image included:
You are a point x, some height h above zero-level. The two mountains have known height 500m and 400m. But you don't know how far you are from either mountain, or the distance between them.
You are, however, able to measure any angle with precision.
The Attempt at a Solution
Say I can find the angles shown in the second image
I'm thinking comparing triangles or something, but I also suspect the distance beteen the mountains is needed.
The point of this problem is to see if one can determine how far above sea-level you are at any time, as long as you know the height of two reference points, as well as being able to measure angles relatively accurate.
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