Question: Draw a right triangle for each problem and illustrate it correctly. Show all work 1. A kite with a string 150 feet long makes an

Draw a right triangle for each problem and illustrate it correctly. Show all work

Draw a right triangle for each problem and illustrate it correctly. Show

1. A kite with a string 150 feet long makes an angle of 450 with the ground, Assuming the string is straight, how high is the kite? 2. A plane is flying at an altitude of 12,000 m. From the pilot, the angle of depression to the airport tower is 320. How far is the tower from 12,000 m a point directly beneath the plane? 3. A car is traveling up a slight grade with an angle of elevation of 20. After traveling 1 mile, what is the vertical change in feet? (1 mile = 5,280 ft)

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