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Answer:

4.7 yd

Explanation:

The horizontal lines in the diagram are parallel, so the angle of depression at D and the angle of elevation at F are congruent. So, you have a right triangle with the measure of one acute angle (F) and the length of the adjacent side (EF = 10 yd). You are being asked to find the opposite side (DE).

The mnemonic SOH CAH TOA reminds you of the necessary relation:

Tan = Opposite/Adjacent

Filling in the given information, you have ...

tan(25°) = DE/(10 yd)

Multiplying by 10 yd gives ...

(10 yd)tan(25°) = DE ≈ 4.663 yd ≈ 4.7 yd