Problem 103 of 7
Solve the angle of elevation or depression problem: A plane takes off at an angle of 15 degrees. After flying 2000 m along its path, what is its horizontal distance from the takeoff point?.
Using a hint is okay. It just tells the trainer to give you a little more review.
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model right triangle and choose ratio.
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Model the context as a right triangle and choose the ratio from side roles.
Enter your answer
Your answer is equivalent to the expected form.
Walkthrough
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1. Draw or describe the right triangle.
2. Label height, horizontal distance, and line of sight.
3. Use the appropriate trig ratio and solve.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Treating angle of depression as a side length.