Question

An observer (O) is located 660 feet from a tree (T). The observer notices a hawk (H) flying at a 35° angle of elevation from his line of sight. How high is the hawk flying over the tree? You must show all work and calculations to receive full credit.

Answer 1

We use tan.  

tan 35 = x/660  

multiply both sides by 660  

660 tan 35 = x <------------------ANSWER

x = 462.13 ft