2. Two poles, one 12 ft high and the other 28 ft high, stand 30 ft apart. They are to be stayed by two wires, attached to a single stake, running from ground level to the top of each pole. Where should the stake be placed to use the least amount of wire?

2. Two poles, one 12 ft high and the other 28 ft high, stand 30 ft apart. They are to be stayed by two wires, attached to a single stake, running from ground level to the top of each pole. Where should the stake be placed to use the least amount of wire?

Elementary Geometry for College Students

6th Edition

ISBN:9781285195698

Author:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Publisher:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.5: More Area Relationships In The Circle

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stayed by two wires, attached to a single stake, running from ground level to the top of
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