Y=1/x
y=k/x
Where “k” is a constant
15/2=k/4
2k=60
k=60/2
k=30
:. 15/4=30/x
15x=120
x=120/15
:.x=8.
=2(5x2+20x-1)
The 2 by the x has to be on top of the x
You can draw a diagram of the situation, representing it by a right triuangle.
In the right triangle the hypotenuse is the distance indicated by the radio signal, 1503 m, and the angle is 41°.
The opposed leg to 41° is the height of the ballon.
Then you can use the sine trigonometric function.
sine (41°) = opposed leg / hypotenuse = x / 1503 m => x = 1503m * sine(41°)
=> x = 986m.
Answer: 986m
