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)?

I want an explanation, not just the answer. Will award a medal.

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)?

I want an explanation, not just the answer. Will award a medal.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

so the plane is directly above the observer?

anonymous · Answer

a^2 +b^2=c^2

anonymous · Answer

do you know the horizontal and the vertical length?
@BenLopez116

anonymous · Answer

It should be in the attached picture.

anonymous · Answer

20,757 feet

 24,251 feet

 29,639 feet 

31,262 feet

These are the answer choices by the way.

anonymous · Answer

@tongtong  Can you explain the answer to me please?

anonymous · Answer

@BenLopez116 The answer i got is 24,251 ft
Sorry i had to reply so late