Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 8 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can anybody clarify on how to solve this! its a trig question. I would be appreciative!!!! you would be amazing An observer (O) is located 500 feet from a school (S). The observer notices a bird (B) flying at a 39° angle of elevation from his line of sight. How high is the bird flying over the school? You must show all work and calculations to receive full credit.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (paxpolaris):

|dw:1413590622368:dw|

OpenStudy (paxpolaris):

from the picture: \[\tan(39°)=\frac h{500}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!