A kite is flying 8 ft off the ground. Its line is pulled taut and casts a 6-ft shadow. Find the length of the line. If necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth.

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A kite is flying 8 ft off the ground. Its line is pulled taut and casts a 6-ft shadow. Find the length of the line. If necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth.

 
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