A 50 foot tower is located on the side of a mountain that is inclined 35° to the horizontal. A guy wire is to be attached to the top of the tower and anchored at a point 145 feet downhill from the base of the tower. Find the shortest length of wire needed.

A 50 foot tower is located on the side of a mountain that is inclined 35° to the horizontal. A guy wire is to be attached to the top of the tower and anchored at a point 145 feet downhill from the base of the tower. Find the shortest length of wire needed.

Elementary Geometry for College Students

6th Edition

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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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A 50 foot tower is located on the side of a mountain that is inclined 35° to the horizontal. A guy wire is to
be attached to the top of the tower and anchored at a point 145 feet downhill from the base of the tower.
Find the shortest length of wire needed.

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