An asymmetric pyramid has a base in the shape of a kite, with the longer sides of the base measuring 150m and the shorter sides measuring 120m. The angle between the two longer sides measures 70 degrees. The angle of elevation of the top of the pyramid, as seen from the vertex between the longer and short sides is 75 degrees. Determine the height of the pyramid to the nearest tenth of a meter. Please help.

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anonymous · Answer

do you just need the answer or the work too?

anonymous · Answer

The work I would love to now how to solve it

anonymous · Answer

I tried using cosine law then tan, but it's not the right answer

anonymous · Answer

okay. gimme a second. do you know SOH-CAH-TOA?

anonymous · Answer

Yes

anonymous · Answer

alright do you have a picture?

anonymous · Answer

sadly no. Sorry.

anonymous · Answer

I could try drawing it maybe

anonymous · Answer

alright this may take me a bit

anonymous · Answer

that would be awesome if you could

anonymous · Answer

It won't be the best drawing ever, but....it should do

anonymous · Answer

that's fine. I teach interpretive art so I think I can figure it out

anonymous · Answer

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