SOLUTION: A wire is attached to the top of a 15 meter tall flagpole and forms a 42 degree angle with the ground. Approximately how long is the wire?

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Question 809959: A wire is attached to the top of a 15 meter tall flagpole and forms a 42 degree angle with the ground. Approximately how long is the wire?
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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sin%2842%29=opp%2Fhyp

hyp=opp%2Fsin%2842%29=15%2Fsin%2842%29=22.42%0D%0A
22.42 meters