SOLUTION: A cable 22 feet long runs from the top of a utility pole to a point on the ground 16 feet from the base of the pole. How tall is the utility pole?
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Question 339708: A cable 22 feet long runs from the top of a utility pole to a point on the ground 16 feet from the base of the pole. How tall is the utility pole? Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let h = height of utility pole
h^2 + b^2 = c^2
Let b = 16
Lett c = 22
h^2 + (16)^2 = (22)^2
Can you take it from here?
HINT: Solve for h
