Zaira L.

asked • 06/25/21

!!!HELP VERY IMPORTANT!!!!

A surveyor needs to determine the length of a wire that will secure a cellphone tower. The height of the tower is  feet and the angle of elevation formed by the wire is 20°. 

Find the length of the wire (to the nearest tenth of a foot).


Length of the wire ≈  ?  ft.

Bradford T.

The height of the tower is missing. However, as a hint, sin(20) = height/length.
Report

06/25/21

Liz Z.

tutor
Yes, you need either the distance of the connection of the wire from the tower or the height of the tower so you can use SOHCAHTOA.
Report

06/25/21

1 Expert Answer

By:

Still looking for help? Get the right answer, fast.

Ask a question for free

Get a free answer to a quick problem.
Most questions answered within 4 hours.

OR

Find an Online Tutor Now

Choose an expert and meet online. No packages or subscriptions, pay only for the time you need.