Angle of Elevation

[nycmathguy]

Section 4.8

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[MathLover1]

correct

 

[nycmathguy]

correct

Very cool.

Note: I know, beyond the shadow of any doubt, that there is nothing more important than improving word problems skilks. My new plan of action is as follows:

1. Precalculus will only be done on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday moving forward.

2. Ron Larson precalculus questions per section will total 12 (and in some sections less than 12). It all depends on the difficulty of the problems posted.

3. Monday through Thursday, miscellaneous word problems including SAT, GMAT, GRE and high school algebra word problems. I really need work in this area of mathematics.

There is nothing more important to me than having a solid background in terms of word problems. I failed a test in 2006 at Bank One in Springfield, Missouri. I moved there to start a new life away from NYC.

I had an opportunity to work as a Financial Advisor for Bank One. The test consisted mostly of word problems (probably at the middle school level). After the exam, the test proctor said that my score was the lowest in the history of Bank One. This sticks with me.

 

[nycmathguy]

correct

Let me try 25.

Let x = angle of elevation

tan x = 75/50

arctan(tan x) = arctan (75/50)

x = 56.31°

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[nycmathguy]

correct

Let me try problem 25.

Let x = angle of elevation

tan x = 75/50

arctan(tan x) = arctan (75/50)

x = 56.31°

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