Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
32.5 feet
Step-by-step explanation:
This situation forms a right triangle. We are given the distance from the base of the tower (long leg of the triangle) and are asked to find the height (short leg of the triangle).
With this information, we can use the tan ratio, opposite over adjacent, to find the height of the tower.
tan 18 =
Multiply each side by 100:
(100) tan 18 = x
Simplify and round to the nearest tenth:
32.49 = x
32.5 = x
So, the height of the tower is approximately 32.5 feet
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
This is a right triangle problem. The reference angle is x, the side opposite the reference angle is 32, and the hypotenuse is 58. The trig ratio that relates the side opposite a reference angle to the hypotenuse is the sin. Filling in accordingly:
Because you are looking for a missing angle, you will use your 2nd button and then the sin button to see on your display:
Within the parenthesis enter the 32/58 and you'll get your angle measure. Make sure your calculator is in degree mode, not radian mode!!!