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10.) The top of Mr. B's house measures 178 feet above the ground. The bottom of his basement is 56 feet below ground. What is the total vertical distance of Mr. B's house?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations

Section8.7: Solve Proportion And Similar Figure Applications

Problem 8.160TI: A pine tree casts a shadow of 80 feet next to a 30-foot tall building which casts a 40 feet shadow....

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above the ground. The bottom of his basement
is 56 feet below ground. What is the total
vertical distance of Mr. B's house?

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