4. Point P is not on line . Describe the shortest distance from the point to the line P 8
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Answer:
<em>The helicopter is 27.38 m far off the ground</em>
Step-by-step explanation:
The drawing shown in the image below has all the measures and variables needed to solve the problem.
We need to find R, the height of the helicopter. We'll use the law of sines to find the length of side a.
The angle X is the measure needed to complete 180°:
X = 180° - 54° - 62° = 64°
Solving for a:
Calculating:
a = 31.11 m
Now using the sine ratio in the right triangle to the left side:
Solving for R:
R=31.11*0.88
R = 27.38 m
The helicopter is 27.38 m far off the ground