SOLUTION: A kite is 100 feet above the ground. How many feet of string is being used if the angle of elevation is 35 degrees? Round your answer to the nearest whole number. Show the equati

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Question 1138031: A kite is 100 feet above the ground. How many feet of string is being used if the angle of elevation is 35 degrees? Round your answer to the nearest whole number. Show the equation used.
Answer by VFBundy(438) About Me  (Show Source):
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x/sin 90˚ = 100/sin 35˚

x/1 = 100/0.5736

x = 174.3375 feet