Question

I have never asked a question on this site, but I am stuck on a question in geometry and could use an explanation. I will post the question whenever someone replies.

Answer 1

tis easier if you posts something specific, if someone knows, they'd help when available

Answer 2

Like ask the question now?

Answer 3

@jdoe0001

Answer 4

Here is the problem.

Answer 5

@jdoe0001 I posted the pic of the problem. take a look?

Answer 6

I also have one more question after this.

Answer 7

yes, looking at it

Answer 8

what is the length of AO ?

Answer 9

and what is the len of AB? (they tell you)

Answer 10

4000 cus it's the radius

Answer 11

You have a right triangle (tangent to a radius forms a right angle) Find OB

Answer 12

then subtract off the radius

Answer 13

I'm not completely helpless in math I just don't know of AB is 17000 or BO is

Answer 14

AB is 17000

Answer 15

I have an A in geometry, i just need an explanation step by step to explain how to solve this. It is a confusingly worded question.

Answer 16

I am solving for BC correct?

Answer 17

notice that AO and CO are both radius to the circle
also notice that the point of tangency, that is the point where AO meets with AB is a right angle, so yo can use pythagorean theorem to find BO

once you find BO, subtract CO from it to get BC which is what you're being asked for

Answer 18

If you were at A, the satellite would be on the horizon

Answer 19

Ok got it solving for BC thanks, can I ask another question?

Answer 20

Last one

Answer 21

easier if you post anew, more exposure, so if we dunno, someone else may and we also revises each other :)

Answer 22

I don't know how to do that?

Answer 23

close this post
ask a new question

Answer 24

Ok can I tag you guys or will you see it? cus I need to get this done