document.write( "Question 385784: a 50-foot pole is supported by a 150-foot-long guy wire at its top. find the horizontal distance (on the ground) from the pole to the wire. \n" ); document.write( "
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150^2-50^2=b^2
\n" ); document.write( "22500-2500=20000
\n" ); document.write( "sqrt 20000=141.4 ft
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