A forest ranger spots a fire from a 28-foot tower. The angle of depression from the tower to the fire is 11.

To the nearest foot, how far is the fire from the base of the tower? Show the steps you use to find the solution.

Question

A forest ranger spots a fire from a 28-foot tower. The angle of depression from the tower to the fire is 11.



To the nearest foot, how far is the fire from the base of the tower? Show the steps you use to find the solution.

anonymous · Answer

i think u should try to solve it. what steps have u take so far

anonymous · Answer

i dont get this question that is why i posted it so someone could explain it to me and help me

campbell_st · Answer

draw a picture

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in the tight triangle you have the opposite side and need to find the adjacent side.. 

hope this helps