A scientist measures the angle x and the distance y between the Earth and the sun. Using complete sentences, explain how the scientist can use only these two measurements to calculate the distance between the moon and the sun.

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anonymous · Answer

Let "d" be the distance between the earth and the moon.  Then,

tan x = d/y

Also, by isolating "d"

d = y times tanx

Since we know "y" and "x", we can compute d with the above formula.

anonymous · Answer

All good now, @selena96  ?

anonymous · Answer

Good luck to you in all of your studies and thx for the recognition! @selena96