Solving Law of Sines Word Problems

How far apart are the two sensors located at the airport?

• 700 feet

• 800 feet

• 600 feet

• 500 feet

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the angle formed by sensor A with the ground?

• 30 degrees

• 20 degrees

• 15 degrees

• 25 degrees

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CCSS.4.MD.C.6

What angle does sensor B form with the ground?

• 25 degrees

• 10 degrees

• 20 degrees

• 15 degrees

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CCSS.4.MD.C.6

What trigonometric function is primarily used to solve the problem?

• Sine

• Cosine

• Tangent

• Cotangent

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

What does the 5 degree angle in the problem represent?

• Angle opposite the 700 feet side

• Angle of elevation

• Angle at sensor A

• Angle at sensor B

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Which side of the triangle is directly across from the 15 degree angle?

• Opposite side

• Hypotenuse

• 700 feet side

• Side marked X

What mathematical concept is used to solve for the aircraft's height?

• Trigonometry

• Algebra

• Geometry

• Calculus

What is the length of the hypotenuse in the triangle involving the aircraft and the sensors?

• 2078.7 feet

• 2000 feet

• 2100 feet

• 2200 feet

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

What is the height of the aircraft from the ground?

• 710.96 feet

• 700 feet

• 750 feet

• 800 feet

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

How is the final height of the aircraft calculated?

• Using the tangent of 20 degrees and the opposite side

• Using the cosine of 20 degrees and the adjacent side

• Using the sine of 20 degrees and the hypotenuse

• Using the cotangent of 20 degrees and the adjacent side

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6