4. Two poles, one 6 meters tall and one 15 meters tall, are 20 meters apart. A length of wire is attached to the top of each pole and it is also staked to the ground somewhere between the two poles. Where should the wire be staked so that the minimum amount of wire is used? 55. 4 X L₂/ 20-x 15

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4. Two poles, one 6 meters tall and one 15 meters tall, are 20 meters apart. A length of wire is attached
to the top of each pole and it is also staked to the ground somewhere between the two poles. Where
should the wire be staked so that the minimum amount of wire is used?
4
X
L₂
20-x
15
Transcribed Image Text:4. Two poles, one 6 meters tall and one 15 meters tall, are 20 meters apart. A length of wire is attached to the top of each pole and it is also staked to the ground somewhere between the two poles. Where should the wire be staked so that the minimum amount of wire is used? 4 X L₂ 20-x 15
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