^ no offense but the "clue" you gave was so small that I'm just back where I started...confused...didnt really push me in any particular direction. -_-
tan 30 = h / (100 + x) = sqrt 3 over 3
tan 60 = h / x = sqrt 3?
i don't see how that helps.
i tried solving for h using the one that equals...
Homework Statement
[PLAIN]http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/5062/dgsdgsdgs.jpg
what is h??
Homework Equations
tan x = sin x/ cos x
cos x = adj/hyp
sin x = opp/hyp
The Attempt at a Solution
uh I am not even really sure where to start. i haven't done trig in a really really long...