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OpenStudy (anonymous):

An observer is 360ft from a hot air balloon before it lifts off. Determine the angle of elevation, when the balloon reaches a height of 190ft. Answer should be in degree. Where should i start?

OpenStudy (sup_open~study):

do you know sin cos tan ???

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (sup_open~study):

and do you have a calculator

OpenStudy (sup_open~study):

that has those

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\theta=29.9\] ALSO

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (sup_open~study):

ok first we need to drawl a right triangle

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (sup_open~study):

"An observer is 360ft" so let make the observer point A

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (sup_open~study):

do you see it

OpenStudy (sup_open~study):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (sup_open~study):

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