SOLUTION: An anchor line for a tower needs to be replaced. The tower is 96ft tall. The line is 105 ft long. How far from the tower can it be placed? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

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Question 1191676: An anchor line for a tower needs to be replaced. The tower is 96ft tall. The line is 105 ft long. How far from the tower can it be placed? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
Answer by ikleyn(52778) About Me  (Show Source):
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Apply the Pythagorean formula.

The hypotenuse is 105 ft long.

One leg is 96 ft long (vertical).

You need find the other leg (horizontal).


Happy calculations (!)