Question

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.

Answer 1

\[\tan(39^\circ)=\frac{BS}{500}\\
BS=500\tan(39^\circ)\] and a calculator

Answer 2

confused

Answer 3

@satellite73

Answer 4

what are you confused about?

Answer 5

have you ever heard of the phrase SOH-CAH-TOA?

Answer 6

No

Answer 7

Idk if he/she just put the answer or not

Answer 8

But I have no clue how to do it

Answer 9

http://bfy.tw/5rG9

Answer 10

okay

Answer 11

Got it