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Question 381584: I do not even know where to begin on this word problem. Can someone help me? Thank you so much for your time.
At a point 30 meters from the base of a tower, the distance to the top of the tower is 2 meters more than twice the height of the tower. Find the height of the tower.
grrr...I'm pulling my hair out.

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Draw a picture.
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Use the Pythagorean theorem,
%282H%2B2%29%5E2=30%5E2%2BH%5E2
Solve for H.