angle of elevation and depression

[rainbow1210]

 

[Harry_the_cat]

Mark on your diagram the length 235ft.
Mark on your diagram the 34 degree angle. (Hint: Angles of depression are always measured downwards from the horizontal.)
Mark on your diagram the assumed right angle.
Mark on your diagram the distance you want to find.
Now use your knowledge of trigonometry to find the distance you need.
Give it a go. If you make a mistake, we can help you fix it.

 

[rainbow1210]

i got the answer 348 is that correct?

 

[Deleted member 4993]

i got the answer 348 is that correct?

you say answer 348 -

348 what - elephants? feet? Onions? what - and then how did you get the number 348 - please share your mathematical work!

 

[rainbow1210]

the work...

tan(34)=235/x

tan(34) 235
---------- = ----------
tan(34) tan(34)

= 348 ft

 

[Deleted member 4993]

the work...

tan(34)=235/x

tan(34) 235
---------- = ----------
tan(34) tan(34)

= 348 ft .......................CORRECT