A utility pole has a guy-wire attached to it 3 feet from the top of the pole. The wire is at- tached to the ground by a stake that is 100 feet from the base of the pole. The wire makes a 46° angle with the ground. Given this information, answer the following questions. 1. How long is the guy-wire? 2. What is the height of the pole?

A utility pole has a guy-wire attached to it 3 feet from the top of the pole. The wire is at- tached to the ground by a stake that is 100 feet from the base of the pole. The wire makes a 46° angle with the ground. Given this information, answer the following questions. 1. How long is the guy-wire? 2. What is the height of the pole?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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