"Real World" Problem #1

In class, we have been discussing how to solve for the unknown parts of a triangle using the Pythagorean theorem and the properties of sines, cosines, and tangents. For your first "real world" assignment, I would like you to think of a problem that you may encounter where you could use the Pythagorean theorem and the trigonometric functions in order to solve it. (For example, let's say you are building a treehouse and you need to determine how long each side of the roof needs to be so both sides are identical in length and symmetrical). Please include a written description of the problem, the math you used to solve the problem, as well as a sketch or drawing to help visualize the problem. Please see the scoring rubric for more detailed information on what should be included in your blog post. Good luck!