SOLUTION: A flagpole 24ft high is 10ft away from the base of its anchor cable.How long is the anchor cable.

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Question 311975: A flagpole 24ft high is 10ft away from the base of its anchor cable.How long is the anchor cable.
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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The flag pole, the anchor to base and the cable form a right triangle
one leg = 24
other leg = 10
cable length = sqrt(24^2 +10^2)
cable length = 26 feet