SOLUTION: two vertical poles have heights of 6 and 12 ft. A rope is streched from the top of each pole to the bottom of the other. How far above the ground do the ropes cross?

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Question 387140: two vertical poles have heights of 6 and 12 ft. A rope is streched from the top of each pole to the bottom of the other. How far above the ground do the ropes cross?
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
At 6*12/(6+12) = 4 feet

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