Trig Word Problems

The correct function to find the angle of elevation for this problem is

• cosine

• inverse cosine

• tangent

• inverse tangent

The ladder represents

• The hypotenuse

• The adjacent side

• The opposite side

• The angle of elevation

The x is called

• The angle of elevation

• The angle of depression

• The important angle

• The hypotenuse

The angle marked 27 degrees can best be described as

• The angle of elevation

• The angle of depression

• The important angle

• The distance to the boat.

The x in this diagram is best described as

• how deep the diver is underwater

• The angle of elevation

• The angle of depression

• The distance the diver needs to go to get the treasure

Which side represents how far the boat is from the man in the lighthouse?

• AB

• BC

• AC

• 27 degrees.

The height of the lighthouse is

• AB

• BC

• AB

• 27 degrees.

Which side would represent the height of an airplane in the sky?

• AB

• BC

• AC

• <A

Which side would represent the distance a car is from the base of a building?

• AB

• BC

• AC

• 90 degrees.

A ladder would best be modeled by

• AB

• BC

• AC

• Angle A