Question

please help. this is due today!

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

@umm @Vocaloid

Answer 2

tangent = opposite/adjacent

tan(39) = h/500

now solve for h

Answer 3

Thank you!

Answer 4

Can u help with another q

Answer 5

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @llamalover777
Can u help with another q
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Maybe...?

Answer 6

Lol

Answer 7

can u see it?

Answer 8

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @Astrid1
tangent = opposite/adjacent

tan(39) = h/500

now solve for h
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so this way is right too bc. you can use tan or cot to calcule the h value

Answer 9

The name of the JPG says Exam help, Is this an exam I am helping you with?

Answer 10

Practice exam