2b 2a
----------------- + -----------------
(b+a)^2 (b^2 - a^2)
2b 2a
= ----------------- + -------------------
(b+a)(b+a) (b+a)(b-a)
2b(b - a) + 2a(b + a)
= ------------------------------------
(b+a)(b+a)(b-a)
2b^2 - 2ab + 2ab + 2a^2
= ---------------------------------------
(b+a)(b+a)(b-a)
2b^2 + 2a^2
= ------------------------
(b+a)(b+a)(b-a)
2(b^2 + a^2)
= ------------------------
(b+a)^2 (b-a)
Answer:
Numerator: 2(b^2 + a^2)
Denominator: (b+a)^2 (b-a)
Answer:
approx. 24.6 ft
Step-by-step explanation:
x=the distance of the fire from the base of the tower
200ft=the height of the tower
7 degrees=the angle of depression
Using these values you can draw a diagram that highlights that you need to use trig. to work out the answer.
Using Tan:
Tan 7=x/200 ft
multiply both sides by 200 ft
200*tan 7=24.55691218
approx. 24.6 ft
Answer:
The answer is 56 and that is no guess
