Question

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

Answer 1

here are the operations:
Sin = opposite ÷ hypotenuse
Cos = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse
Tan= opposite ÷ adjacent

Answer 2

@campbell_st

Answer 3

we need to find the adjacent and opposite

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Sin, opposite over hypotenuse

Answer 6

Sin x= opposite over y

Answer 7

1) Decide which two sides we're going to look at, one side we know and one side we want to know.
2) Figure out which two sides those are out of opposite, adjacent, and hypotenuse, and that tells us which trig function to use.
3) Use the definition of the trig function, plug in the angle and the sides to set up an equation.
4) Solve the equation.

Answer 8

@sisco0123

Answer 9

@Compassionate