a window in a building is 15 m above the ground. from this window the angle of elevation to the top of a second building is 32 degrees. the angle of depression to the bottom of the second building is 17 degrees. What is the height of the second building?

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anonymous · Answer

Ah yes... trig.  Fun stuff.  I'll need you to work this one out with me, k?

anonymous · Answer

sure

anonymous · Answer

Awesome.  Let's start off by making sure we've got some concepts straight. :)
Can you tell me the difference between angle of elevation and depression?

anonymous · Answer

angle of depression and angle of elevation are both from the horizontal right?

anonymous · Answer

Correct.

anonymous · Answer

oh we can use the Z rule, i think i got it

anonymous · Answer

Ok, good to hear.  Because I just realized this problem is trickier than I expected. :P