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    Feb 26, 2008, 12:24 PM
    Pre cal word problems
    A 100 foot line is attached to a kite. When the kite has pulled the line taunt, the angle of elevation to the kite is approximatley 50 degrees. Approximate the height of the kite.
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    Feb 26, 2008, 12:33 PM
    Well, this is simple trigonometry, draw the triangle filling in what you know, then use your knowledge of trigonometry to get the answer.

    Simple! :)
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