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Zaidah is flying a kite at an angle of elevation of 67° from a point on the ground. If 100 ft of kite string is out, how far is the kite above the ground? 100 t

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter5: Similar Triangles

Section5.4: The Pythagorean Theorem

Problem 16E: A strong wind holds a kite 30 ft above the earth in a position 40 ft across the ground. How much...

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Zaidah is flying a kite at an angle of
elevation of 67° from a point on the ground.
If 100 ft of kite string is out,
how far is the kite above the ground?
100 t

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