SOLUTION: a 20 foot long wire is used to support a television antenna. the wore is connected to the antenna 15 ft above the ground. how far away from the tower will the other end of the wire

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Question 426454: a 20 foot long wire is used to support a television antenna. the wore is connected to the antenna 15 ft above the ground. how far away from the tower will the other end of the wire be located

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