Mathisconfusing101
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I don't think I am doing this right.
A tower stands at a height of 45 meters. A point lies 12 meters from the base of the lighthouse. Find the angle of elevation.
so that would be opp over adj.
so 25/12... which gives me 3.75.
My calculator is in the degrees mode..
but 3.75 is not one one the answer choices
a. 75° b. 60° c. 15°
what am I doing wrong?
Do I have to do tan3.75 to get the answer?
A tower stands at a height of 45 meters. A point lies 12 meters from the base of the lighthouse. Find the angle of elevation.
so that would be opp over adj.
so 25/12... which gives me 3.75.
My calculator is in the degrees mode..
but 3.75 is not one one the answer choices
a. 75° b. 60° c. 15°
what am I doing wrong?
Do I have to do tan3.75 to get the answer?