Question

An observer (O) spots a plane flying at a 35° angle to his horizontal line of sight. If the plane is flying at an altitude of 17,000 ft., what is the distance (x) from the plane (P) to the observer (O)?

Answer 1

im kind of confused

Answer 2

do i have to find th

Answer 3

the midpoint

Answer 4

im also confused

Answer 5

these are the choices:
20,757 feet

24,251 feet

29,639 feet

31,262 feet

Answer 6

use the sin function.

Answer 7

\[\sin 35^{o}= \frac{17000}{x}\]

Answer 8

DRAW A DIAGRAM TO AVOID CONFUSION.