A short-wave radio antenna is supported by two guy wires, 165 ft and 205 ft long. Each wire is attached to the top of the antenna and anchored to the ground, at two anchor points on opposite sides of the antenna. The shorter wire makes an angle of 67° with the ground. How far apart are the anchor points?
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A short-wave radio antenna is supported by two guy wires, 165 ft and 205 ft long. Each wire is attached to the top of the antenna and anchored to the ground, at two anchor points on opposite sides of the antenna. The shorter wire makes an
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