SOLUTION: a flag pole stands perpendicular to the ground. It is supported by a 10 yard cable that runs from the top of the flag pole to the ground a a point that is 6 yards from the base of

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Question 1117007: a flag pole stands perpendicular to the ground. It is supported by a 10 yard cable that runs from the top of the flag pole to the ground a a point that is 6 yards from the base of the pole. Find the height of the flag pole
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It's a right triangle.
Use Pythagoras.