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What length of cable is needed to anchor a 120 foot tall tower to its anchoring spot 50 feet from the base of the tower?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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

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

ChapterA: Appendix

SectionA.3: Inequalities

Problem 14E

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