Answer:
x = 6 ; y = -9
Step-by-step explanation:
8 x + 2 y = 30 ..........equ No 1
7 x + 2 y = 24......... equ No 2
8 x = 30 - 2y
∴ x =
substituting the value of x in equ No 2
7 + 2 y = 24
7 ( 30 -2 y) + 2 y × 8 = 24 × 8
7 × 30 - 14 y + 16 y = 192
210 + 2 y = 192
2 y = 192 - 210
2 y = - 18
∴ y = - 9
put y = -9 , 8 x = 30 - 2 y
8 x = 30 - 2 ( -9)
8 x = 30 - ( -18)
8 x = 48
∴ x = 6
x = 6 ; y = -9
Answer:
149.30ft
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the vertical distance between the two tower = 40ft
The angle of elevation from the lower tower to te higher tower = 15°
The horizontal distance between the two towers = x
Assuming the angle of elevation and the distance between the two towers makes a right angle triangle, we can use SOHCAHTOA and determine which one would be suitable to find x.
Check attached document for better illustration of the triangle.
Tanθ = opposite / adjacent
Opposite = 40
θ = 15°
Adjacent = x
Tan15 = 40 / x
0.2679 = 40 / x
X = 40 / 0.2679
X = 149.30ft
The horizontal distance between the two towers is 149.30ft
