MARK ANTHONY VIBAR

BBSMT 1- PILOT
SOLID MENSURATION AND SPHERICAL TRIGONOMETRY

Problem:
The angle of elevation of the top of tower B from the top
of tower A is 28 degrees and the the angle of depression
from top of tower A to the base of tower B is 46 degrees.
The two towers lie in the same horizontal plane. If the
height of tower B is 150 m, find the height of tower A.

Problem Overview
We are given:
1. Height of Tower B (hBh_BhB) = 150 m
2. Angle of elevation from the top of Tower A to the top
of Tower B = 28∘28^\circ28∘
3. Angle of depression from the top of Tower A to the
base of Tower B = 46∘46^\circ46∘
We need to find the height of Tower A (hA).

Step 1: Sketch the Problem

Draw two towers, A and B, standing on the same horizontal plane.
Label Tower A’s height as hA, and tower B’s height as hB = 150m
Connect the top of Tower A to the top and base of Tower B with lines to
form two right triangles.
The horizontal distance between the two towers is common for both
triangles and will be denoted as x
Step 2: Analyze the Geometry
From the angle of elevation (28°), the difference in height between the
two towers (hB) – (hA) is the opposite side of the triangle
From the angle of depression (46°), the height of Tower A (hA) is the
opposite side of another triangle.
The horizontal distance (x) is the adjacent side for both triangle.
Step 3: Use Trigonometric Ratios
For the triangle involving the angle of elevation (28°):
Tan (28°) = hB -hA/x
Substituting hB = 150:
Tan (28°) = 150-hA/x
2. For the triangle involving the angle of depression (46°)
Tan(46°)= hA/x
X = hA/tan (46°)
Step 4: Combine the Equations Substitute 𝑥 from Equation (2) into
Equation (1)

Tan (28°) 150-hA/hA/tan(46°)

Tan(28°)= (150 – hA) • tan(46°)
Distribute:
hA • tan(28°) = 150 • tan (46°) – hA • tan (46°)
Combine like terms:
hA (tan(28°) + tan(46°)) = 150 • tan (46°)
Solve for hA:
hA = 150• tan (46°) / tan (28°) + tan (46°)
Step 5: Calculate values
• tan(28°) = 0.5317
• tan(46°) = 1.0355
Substitute these values
hA = 150 • 1.0355 / 0.5317 + 1.0355
hA = 150 • 1.0355 / 1.5672
hA = 99.11m

Final answer
The height of Tower A is approximately 99.14 meters

1. What was your feeling upon answering the problem?

I felt a mix of challenge and satisfaction. At first, it seemed tricky, but
step by step, solving it became rewarding because I knew I was making
progress.
2.What do you think of the level of difficulty you encountered upon
answering the problem?
The problem was a bit hard because it involved two different angles and
heights, but it wasn’t impossible. Once I broke it down into smaller
parts, it became easier to handle.
3. How did you arrive at your answers?
I followed a step-by-step process:
1. I imagined and sketched the situation with the two towers.
2. I used the tangent formula to relate the angles and heights.
3. I wrote equations for each angle and combined them to find the height
of the first tower.
4. Finally, I used a calculator to compute the values and got the answer.
4. Enumerate the steps you follow upon answering your constructed
problems.
1. Read and understand: I read the problem carefully to understand what
was given and what needed to be solved.
2. Draw a simple picture: This helped me see the relationship between
the towers, the angles, and the distances.
3. Pick the right formula: I decided to use the tangent function because it
relates angles to heights and distances.
4. Write and solve equations: I set up equations based on the angles and
heights, then combined them to find the answer.
5. Double-check: I reviewed my work and calculations to make sure
they were correct.

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Journal

My Journey with Trigonometry

When I first heard about trigonometry, I didn’t know what to
expect. I had always thought of math as numbers and equations, so
the idea of working with angles, triangles, and something called
sine and cosine felt strange to me. I wasn’t sure how any of this
would relate to real life, and I was nervous about how hard it might
be. At the beginning, I struggled a lot. The terms were new, and
the formulas felt confusing. I had to learn things like sine, cosine,
and tangent, and they just seemed like random words to me. Every
time I looked at a problem, I felt overwhelmed. To make things
worse, I have a bad habit of procrastinating. I often wait until the
last minute to do assignments or study, which only made me feel
more stressed. But then, something changed. One day, our teacher
gave us an example of how trigonometry is used in real life, like
finding the height of a building or the distance between two points.
That made me realize trigonometry wasn’t just abstract math—it
was a tool that people use to solve real problems. I decided I
needed to take it more seriously.
I started small. I went back to the basics and reviewed what we
learned in class. I searched for videos and guides that explained
trigonometry in simple ways, and I practiced a few problems each
day. Slowly, it began to make sense. I learned how to use the
formulas and saw how everything connected. For example, I
understood that sine, cosine, and tangent are just ratios that come
from the sides of a right triangle. One moment that stood out to
me was when I solved a problem about the angle of elevation. I
had to figure out the height of a flagpole using the length of its
shadow and an angle. At first, I thought I’d never get it right, but
after carefully applying what I had learned, I found the answer. It
felt so rewarding to know that I could solve a real-world problem
using trigonometry.
This experience taught me a few important lessons. First, I learned
that it’s okay to feel confused at first. Learning takes time, and it’s
normal to struggle. Second, I realized that procrastination only
makes things harder. When I started reviewing the material earlier
and practicing regularly, it became much easier to understand.
Lastly, I discovered that trigonometry isn’t as scary as it seems.
It’s just about breaking down problems into smaller steps and
being patient with yourself.
Now, I feel more confident about trigonometry. I still have a lot to
learn, but I’m proud of the progress I’ve made. I no longer see
math as something to fear but as a challenge I can tackle with
effort and persistence. Trigonometry has shown me that even when
things seem difficult, I can overcome them if I take the time to
understand and practice. This journey wasn’t easy, but it taught me
valuable lessons that I’ll carry with me in my studies and beyond.