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A kite string is 50 ft. long and flying 27 ft. above the ground. If the string is held 3 ft above the ground, find the angle of elevation of the kite.

A kite string is 50 ft. long and flying 27 ft. above the ground. If the string is held 3 ft above the ground, find the angle of elevation of the kite.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
7th Edition
ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
SectionP.CT: Test
Problem 1CT
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A kite string is 50 ft. long and flying 27 ft. above the ground. If the string is held 3 ft. above the ground, find the angle of elevation of the kite.
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