30. A support wire is anchored 12 m up from the base of a flagpole, and the wire makes a 15° angle with the ground. How long is the wire? C. 26 m D. 40 m A. 20 m B. 46 m

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30. A support wire is anchored 12 m up from the base of a flagpole,
and the wire makes a 15° angle with the ground. How long is
the wire?
A. 20 m
C. 26 m
B. 46 m
D. 40 m
Transcribed Image Text:30. A support wire is anchored 12 m up from the base of a flagpole, and the wire makes a 15° angle with the ground. How long is the wire? A. 20 m C. 26 m B. 46 m D. 40 m
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