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I'm not sure I know what you mean, but I will answer trying to interpret it so it fits the description of the question.
Step One: Set up the equation. The normal way of solving this would be to use the Cos function.
Cos(theta) = Adjacent / hypotenuse = x/8 Multiply both sides by 8
8*cos(theta) = x Theta = 35
8*cos(35) = x This is about as simple a way as is possible.
6.553 = the height of the sale.
Step Three: try using the reciprocal
1 / cos(35)= hypotenuse / adjacent
1/0.8191 = 8/x cross multiply
x = 0.8191 * 8
x = 6.553
