An observer (O) is located 400 feet from a building (B). The observer notices a kite (K) flying at a 29° angle of elevation from his line of sight. How high is the kite flying over the building? You must show all work and calculations to receive full credit. (10 points)

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jhonyy9 · Answer

try draw this situation - case - will be more easy understandably

Angle · Answer

Hello @jalah132 and Welcome to QuestionCove

jhonyy9 makes a good point that it is difficult to help on a problem like this when there is no picture attached.

here is my interpretation of your problem, let me know if it gets at the right idea:|dw:1613682548686:dw|

Angle · Answer

You are likely using trigonometry ideas for this problem, if this is the case, I will label the opposite, adjacent, and hypotenuse for us:|dw:1613682641923:dw|

Angle · Answer

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Angle · Answer

The next step in this problem is to identify which trig equation would be the best to use in this situation

@jalah132 let me know if you are following along or if you're lost

jalah132 · Answer

im following

Angle · Answer

fantastic :)

in this case, we are looking for the length of the "opposite" side and we are given information about the "adjacent" side

which trig equation uses the "opposite" and "adjacent" pieces of information?

YECR · Answer

Was you able to solve this or do you still need help?..

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