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A drawbridge that is 104 ft in length is raised at its midpoint so that the uppermost points are 8 ft apart. How far has each of the midsections been raised? 104"

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter5: Similar Triangles

Section5.4: The Pythagorean Theorem

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A drawbridge that is 104 ft in length is raised at its midpoint
so that the uppermost points are 8 ft apart. How far has each
of the midsections been raised?
104"

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