A 155 ft tower is located on the side of a mountain that is inclined 33 to the horizontal. A guy wire is to be attached to the top of the tower and anchored at a point 45 ft downhill from the base of the tower. Find the shortest length of wire needed. 155 ft 45 ft 33°

A 155 ft tower is located on the side of a mountain that is inclined 33 to the horizontal. A guy wire is to be attached to the top of the tower and anchored at a point 45 ft downhill from the base of the tower. Find the shortest length of wire needed. 155 ft 45 ft 33°

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A 155 ft tower is located on the side of a mountain that is inclined 33 to the horizontal. A guy wire is to
be attached to the top of the tower and anchored at a point 45 ft downhill from the base of the tower.
Find the shortest length of wire needed.
155 ft
45 ft
33°

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