The angle of inclination from the base of skyscraper A to the top of skyscraper \( B \) is approximately \( 128^{\circ} \). If skyscraper B is 1451 feet tall, how far apart are the two skyscrapers? Assume the bases of the two buildings are ai the same elevation. The distance from skyscraper A to skyscraper B is \( \square \) feet. (Round to two decimal places as needed.)
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To find the distance between the two skyscrapers, we can use trigonometric functions. In this case, we can apply the Law of Sines in the triangle formed by the two skyscrapers and the line of sight. Since the angle of inclination from the base of skyscraper A to the top of skyscraper B is \( 128^{\circ} \), the angle at the base (formed by the horizontal line from A to B) is: \[ 180^\circ - 128^\circ = 52^\circ. \] Next, we know the height of skyscraper B is 1451 feet. We can then use the tangent function: \[ \tan(52^\circ) = \frac{\text{height of B}}{\text{distance between A and B}} \] So, simplifying we have: \[ \text{distance between A and B} = \frac{1451}{\tan(52^\circ)} \approx \frac{1451}{1.2799} \approx 1134.98 \text{ feet}.\] Thus, the distance between the two skyscrapers is approximately \( 1134.98 \) feet. To round to two decimal places, the final answer is: The distance from skyscraper A to skyscraper B is \( 1134.98 \) feet.