Geometry For Enjoyment And Challenge
Geometry For Enjoyment And Challenge
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ISBN: 9780866099653
Author: Richard Rhoad, George Milauskas, Robert Whipple
Publisher: McDougal Littell
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Chapter 6, Problem 5RP
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To calculate whether or not the pole is perpendicular to the ground.

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Answer to Problem 5RP

Yes, the pole is perpendicular to the ground

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Given information : The following information has been given

Height of the pole is 48ft

Length of the rope is 60ft

Distance from pole is 36ft

Let us assume that the pole is perpendicular. Thus, the Pythagoras theorem should work for it knowing that it works for all right triangles. Hence, we substitute the given values, with 60ft as the hypotenuse in a2+b2=c2 . Hence, we get

  482+362=602

Thus, the given equation holds true for the given values. Hence, we can say that the triangle was correctly assumed to be perpendicular.

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