A kite flying in the air has a 12-ft line attached to it. Its line is pulled taut and casts a 10-ft shadow. Find the height of the kite. If necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth. 12 10

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A kite flying in the air has a 12-ft line attached to it. Its line is pulled taut and casts a 10-ft shadow. Find the height of the kite. If necessary, round your answer
to the nearest tenth.
12
10
Transcribed Image Text:A kite flying in the air has a 12-ft line attached to it. Its line is pulled taut and casts a 10-ft shadow. Find the height of the kite. If necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth. 12 10
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