Question

I am needing help. I do not understand how to solve

Answer 1

to find x, we can use trigonometric ratios because the triangle is right(an angle of 90°)

I will use tangent

$\tan (\alpha)=\frac{O}{A}$

where alpha is the angle, O the opposite side from the angle, and A the adjacet side from the angle different to the hypotenuse

so replacing

$\tan (13)=\frac{x}{500}$

now, solve x

$x=500\tan (13)$

and calculate

$x=115.43$

the distance is 115.43 meters