document.write( "Question 1104260: A flagpole was broken over by the wind. The upper part,still attached,reached a point on the level ground 4 meters from its base. If the upper part is 2 meters longer than the lower part,how tall was the pole?
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Algebra.Com's Answer #719003 by josgarithmetic(39618)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Lower part, x, a leg \n" ); document.write( "Upper broken part, x+2, hypotenuse \n" ); document.write( "Distance along ground where broken part touches ground, 4, a leg.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Solve for x and evaluate |