SOLUTION: can someone please help? De'andre has let out 25 yd of kite string when he sees that his kite is directly above lynn. If De'andre is 7 yd from lynn, how high is the kite?

Question 511907: can someone please help?
De'andre has let out 25 yd of kite string when he sees that his kite is directly above lynn. If De'andre is 7 yd from lynn, how high is the kite?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
De'andre has let out 25 yd of kite string when he sees that his kite is directly above lynn. If De'andre is 7 yd from lynn, how high is the kite?
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Draw a diagram of the problem. It'll help you see the solution.
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Let h = height of kite
then applying Pythagorean theorem:
h^2 + 7^2 = 25^2
h^2 + 49 = 625
h^2 = 576
h = sqrt(576)
h = 24 yards

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