The angle of elevation of a flying kite is 65 46 40. If the other end of the 192-foot long string attached to the kite is tied to the ground, what is the approximate height of the kite? Round your solution to the nearest foot.

The angle of elevation of a flying kite is 65 46 40. If the other end of the 192-foot long string attached to the kite is tied to the ground, what is the approximate height of the kite? Round your solution to the nearest foot.

Trigonometry (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134217437

Author:Margaret L. Lial, John Hornsby, David I. Schneider, Callie Daniels

Publisher:Margaret L. Lial, John Hornsby, David I. Schneider, Callie Daniels

Chapter1: Trigonometric Functions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RE: 1. Give the measures of the complement and the supplement of an angle measuring 35°.

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