Triangle Trigonometry Problem Solving
Solve right triangles, find altitude and sides of isosceles triangles, and calculate shadow lengths with trig functions. Determine the height of objects using angles of elevation.
Triangle Trigonometry Problem Solving
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4.8 Notes • Solve the right triangle if; • A = 90°, a = 8, B = 37° A = 90°, c = 12, C = 62°10’37” Applications of Trig Functions
4.8 Notes (continued) • Find the length of the altitude and congruent sides of an isosceles triangle whose base is 6 units long and base angles are 38°.
4.8 Notes (continued) • A shadow of length L is created by a 325 foot tall building as the sun rises the shadow decreases in length. • Write an equation for the L in terms of θ ( the angle of elevation to the sun from the top of the building.
4.8 Notes (continued) • A flagpole sits atop of a building. You stand 100 feet from the base of the building and view the top of the building at an angle of elevation of 28° and the top of the flagpole at an angle of elevation of 39°45’. Find the height of the flagpole.