Solve the problem. See Example 2.Height of a Kite A kite is flying on 50 ft of string. Its...

Solve the problem. See Example 2.

Height of a Kite A kite is flying on 50 ft of string. Its vertical distance from the ground is 10 ft more than its horizontal distance from the person flying it. Assuming that the string is being held at ground level, find its horizontal distance from the person and its vertical distance from the ground.

EXAMPLE 2

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