cooperramirezmom cooperramirezmom

05-01-2021
Mathematics

contestada

4. At a certain time of day, an 18-foot pole casts a shadow that forms an angle of 50° with the
ground. How long is the shadow?

Respuesta :

ChoiSungHyun ChoiSungHyun

05-01-2021

Step-by-step explanation:

Opposite to the angle = Pole

Adjacent to the angle = Shadow

Therefore tan50° = 18ft/x,

x = 18ft / tan50° = 15.1ft.

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Why is it important to use democratic method of choosing someone for a position of authority

At Southside Middle School, 30% of the students play an instrument. There are 310 students. How many students play an instrument? 93 students 130 students 217 s

The United States Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a large portion of Alaska that is protected from construction, which would affect the land and resources th

determine if y=-2x-7 and -y=2x+13 are parallel, perpendicular, coincide or none of these

The equation of line q is 5y - 4x = 10. Write an equation of the line that is perpendicular to q and passes through the point (-15, 8).

True or false? Wearing a swimming suit to school is not protected under the First Amendment.

The United States Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a large portion of Alaska that is protected from construction, which would affect the land and resources th

Why is it important to use democratic method of choosing someone for a position of authority

What did France focus on in the New World? Trade Settlement Agriculture Democracy

How did the decision Marbury v. Madison promote the significance of the Supreme Court as a branch equal to legislative and executive branches?