Question

Find the value of y.

Answer 1

Answer:

y=4

Step-by-step explanation:

The triangle is divided further into 2 right triangles. So ignore the left one.

We know the angle of elevation is 30° and the hypotenuse is 8.

Looking at SOH CAH TOA we use the sine ratio in trigonometry because we have to find the side opposite to the angle given and we know the hypotenuse.

It is: sin 30 = y/8

y= 8 sin 30

y=4