Question

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An observer (O) spots a bird flying at a 55° angle from a line drawn horizontal to its nest. If the distance from the observer (O) to the bird (B) is 15,000 ft., how far is the bird (B) from its nest (N)?

A right triangle is shown with one angle marked 55 degrees, one side marked x and one side marked 15000 feet.

8604 feet

12,287 feet

18,366 feet

21,422 feet

Answer 1

@KirbyLegs

Answer 2

@maria.alison

Answer 3

the link doesn't work could you use the drawing option and draw the triangle and how its labeled?

Answer 4

@maria.alison

Answer 5

is A