SOLUTION: A kite is 35m above the ground. The kite string makes a 42 degree angle with the ground. How long is the kite string?

Question 817463: A kite is 35m above the ground. The kite string makes a 42 degree angle with the ground. How long is the kite string?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sin( 42 ) = opp/hyp
opp = height = 35
sin( 42 ) = 35/hyp
hyp = 35/sin( 42 )
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hyp = 35/0.6691306
hyp = 52.3
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answer:
the kite string is 52.3 meters long
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