Question

to approach a runway a plane must begin a 7 degree descent starting from a height of 3 miles above the ground. To the nearest mile, how many miles from the runway is the airplane at the start of this approach?

Answer 1

answer choices: 3 mi, 12 mi 24 mi, and 7 mi

Answer 2

I think the answer is 12 mi but not sure?

Answer 3

@robtobey do u know how to do this??

Answer 4

\[d=3 \cot (7 {}^{\circ})=24.433\]

Answer 5

Unable to draw a diagram today.
Angle of depression is equal to the angle of elevation.

Answer 6

So would that make the answer 24?

Answer 7

Thank You!

Answer 8

Rounded to the nearest mile, yes.

Answer 9

thanks!!

Answer 10

Your welcome and thank you for the medal.

Answer 11

Welcome!