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Question from randee, a student:

A kite that has been secured to a stake in the ground with a 20 foot string. The kite is located 12 feet from the ground, directly over point x. what is the distance, in feet between the stake and point x

Randee,

Draw a diagram

kite

Pythagoras can help now.

Penny

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