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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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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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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
