A kite flying in the air has a 10-ft line attached to it. Its line is pulled taut and casts a 7-ft shadow. Find the height of the kite. If necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth. 10 7 ? 0₁ X 3 ?

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A kite flying in the air has a 10-ft line attached to it. Its line is pulled taut
and casts a 7-ft shadow. Find the height of the kite. If necessary, round
your answer to the nearest tenth.
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Transcribed Image Text:A kite flying in the air has a 10-ft line attached to it. Its line is pulled taut and casts a 7-ft shadow. Find the height of the kite. If necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth. 10 7 ■ ? X 00 B W
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