document.write( "Question 311975: A flagpole 24ft high is 10ft away from the base of its anchor cable.How long is the anchor cable. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #223059 by mananth(16946)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The flag pole, the anchor to base and the cable form a right triangle\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "one leg = 24 \n" ); document.write( "other leg = 10 \n" ); document.write( "cable length = sqrt(24^2 +10^2) \n" ); document.write( "cable length = 26 feet \n" ); document.write( " |