Math Trigonometry

1. A Trigonometric Application
Prepared by: Rox Wale V. Equias

2.  Solve problem
involving angles of
elevation and
depression

3. Angle of Elevation
The angle formed by
a horizontal line and a
line of sight to a point
above the line.

5. Angle of Depression
The angle formed by a
horizontal line and a
line of sight to a point
below the line.

7. Buildings A and B are
across the street from each
other, 35m apart. From a
point on the roof of
building A, the angle of
elevation of the top of
building B is 24°, and the
angle of depression of the
base of building B is 34°.
How tall is each building?

8. Steps:
Step 1: Make a diagram
of the situation.
Step 2: Put a label based
on the given.
Step 3: Identify the
trigonometric functions
to be used.

9. Steps:
Step 4: Set up the
equation.
Step 5: Solve for the
variable.
Step 6: Make a
conclusion.