The street-lights at A and B are suspended from the two poles as shown. Each light has a weight of 35 lb . Suppose that x 4.8 ft. Cable AB is horizontal. (Figure 1) Figure 1 of 1 D 18 ft E 24 ft 10 ft 6 ft

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I'm not sure how to begin the problem. I need to find the tension in cables AB, BC, and AD as well as the height of pole DE. See attached picture for the diagram and given information.

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Casey 

The street-lights at A and B are suspended from the two
poles as shown. Each light has a weight of 35 lb .
Suppose that x 4.8 ft. Cable AB is horizontal.
(Figure 1)
Figure
1 of 1
D
18 ft
E
24 ft
10 ft
6 ft
Transcribed Image Text:The street-lights at A and B are suspended from the two poles as shown. Each light has a weight of 35 lb . Suppose that x 4.8 ft. Cable AB is horizontal. (Figure 1) Figure 1 of 1 D 18 ft E 24 ft 10 ft 6 ft
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