In this case, an observer sees the top of a vertical object at an angle of elevation 45°. If the height is 17 units, which expression gives the horizontal distance?
Question
In this case, an observer sees the top of a vertical object at an angle of elevation 45°. If the height is 17 units, which expression gives the horizontal distance?
34
22
15
17
Answer
17
Detailed Explanation
Use tan q = opposite/adjacent. For q=45°, solve adjacent = height/tan q. — Examisthan.com