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. (10 points)

A right triangle is shown with one leg measuring 500 and another leg measuring h with an angle across from it measuring 39 degr

Answer 1

what grade r u in

Answer 2

11

Answer 3

im in 8th

Answer 4

tangent = opposite/adjacent

tan(39) = h/500

now solve for h

Answer 5

404.892

Answer 6

thx

Answer 7

any time