document.write( "Question 1133466: P, Q, and R are three points on level ground with Q due east of P and R due south of P. A vertical mast PT stands at P and the angle of elevation of the top of T, from Q is 3.43°. If PQ = 1000m and PR = 750m, calculate
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document.write( "a) the bearing of Q from R,
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document.write( "b) the height of the mast,
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document.write( "c) the angle of elevation of T from R. \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #750699 by josgarithmetic(39617)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Try drawing the figures.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "(a) bearing of Q from R, according to the description, 90 degrees from R, in the counterclockwise direction from R.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "(b) mast height, PT, \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "(c) Now PT is known. Draw and label the triangle PTR. Work from this. \n" ); document.write( " |