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As observed from the top of a light house, 100m high above sea level, the angle of depression of a ship sailing directly towards it, changing from 30° to 60°.Determine the distance travelled by the ship during the period.

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  6. Solve by the method of substitution: ax+by=1, bx+ay=(a+b)^2/(a^2+b^2...

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  8. Solve by the method of cross multiplication: 8x+3y=1, 7x+4y=-6

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  16. Solve by any method: ax+by=c, bx+ay=1+c

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  17. Solve by any method: x+5y=36, (x+y)/(x-y)=5/3

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  18. Solve by any method: x-y=0.9, 11/(2(x+y))=1

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