
Dayv O. answered 01/20/23
Caring Super Enthusiastic Knowledgeable Geometry Tutor
tan(20 degrees)=135/x
where x is distance ship to tower base
x=135/tan(20)
James M.
asked 01/20/23The top of a signal tower is 135 meters above sea level. The angle of depression from the top of the tower to a passing ship is 20°. How many meters from the foot of the tower is the ship? Round to the nearest meter.
Dayv O. answered 01/20/23
Caring Super Enthusiastic Knowledgeable Geometry Tutor
tan(20 degrees)=135/x
where x is distance ship to tower base
x=135/tan(20)
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