Question

The angle of elevation from point Gon the ground to the top of a flagpole

is 20". the height of a flagpole is 60 feet. Which equation could find the
distance from point G to the base of the flagpole?
60 feet
20
tan 20 =
tan 20 =
sin 20 =
sin 20 =

Answer 1

Answer: tan 20 = 60/x

Explanation:

Hi, since the situation forms a right triangle (see attachment) we have to apply the next trigonometric function.

tan α = opposite side / adjacent side

Where α is the angle of elevation from point G on the ground to the top of a flagpole, the opposite side to the angle is 60, and the adjacent side is the distance from point G to the base of the flagpole (x).

Replacing with the values given:

tan 20 = 60/x

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