SOLUTION: A 32.98-metre long guy wire is attached to a point 32 m up the side of a tower. How far from the base of the tower is the guy wire attached?

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Question 1113741: A 32.98-metre long guy wire is attached to a point 32 m up the side of a tower. How far from the base of the tower is the guy wire attached?
Answer by ikleyn(52824)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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 = 7.98 m.


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