Answer:
[tex] \tan(35) = \frac{x}{40} \\ 40 \tan(35 ) = x \\ 28 = x \\ now \: to \: find \: h \\ h = x + 5 \\ h = 28 + 5 \\ h = 33 \: ft. [/tex]
Choice B
Step-by-step explanation:
Tangent is opposite divided by adjacent. You use tangent because they told you the student stands 40 ft. away from the base of the flag pole (adjacent side) and you need to find the opposite side which I called x. When I'm talking about sides it's in reference to the 35 degree angle that is given.
Google soh cah toa for an explanation if you need more help.
I hope this helps. This is what you do when you are bored on a Friday night lol.
