Question

Line 1- Calculate the distance AX across the canyon.Line 2- Calculate the distance RT across the pond.

Answer 1

Let's draw the diagram:

Since we need to calcula AX (hypotenuse) we can use the cosine function:

`\begin{gathered} \cos (\theta)=(adjacent)/(hypotenuse) \\ \cos (30)=(125)/(AX) \end{gathered}`

Solve for AX:

`\begin{gathered} AX=(125)/(\cos (30)) \\ AX\approx144.34ft \end{gathered}`