Geometry: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281159
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-115-6

Chapter 8 - Right Triangles and Trigonometry - 8-4 Angles of Elevation and Depression - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 519: 22

Answer

769.42

Work Step by Step

18 is the reference angle 250 is the opposite angle x is the adjacent angle tan= opposite/adjacent tan 18= 250/x multiply both sides by x x tan 18=250 divide both sides by tan 18 x= 250/tan 18 x=769.42
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