document.write( "Question 809205: A tree is supported by a wire anchored in the ground 15 feet from its base. The wire is 4 feet longer than the height that it reaches on the tree. Find the length of the wire. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #487444 by TimothyLamb(4379)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! b = 15 \n" ); document.write( "L = h + 4 \n" ); document.write( "h = L - 4 \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "L = sqrt( bb + hh ) \n" ); document.write( "L = sqrt( 225 + (L - 4)(L - 4) ) \n" ); document.write( "LL = 225 + (L - 4)(L - 4) \n" ); document.write( "LL = 225 + LL - 8L + 16 \n" ); document.write( "225 - 8L + 16 = 0 \n" ); document.write( "241 = 8L \n" ); document.write( "Answer: \n" ); document.write( "L = 30.125 feet \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "Solve and graph linear equations: \n" ); document.write( "https://sooeet.com/math/linear-equation-solver.php \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "Solve quadratic equations, quadratic formula: \n" ); document.write( "https://sooeet.com/math/quadratic-formula-solver.php \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "Convert fractions, decimals, and percents: \n" ); document.write( "https://sooeet.com/math/fraction-decimal-percent.php \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "Calculate and graph the linear regression of any data set: \n" ); document.write( "https://sooeet.com/math/linear-regression.php \n" ); document.write( " |