SOLUTION: How far away from the ole at ground level will the guy wire need to be to maintain athe 30 degree angle with the pole? The height of the pole is 50 feet.

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Misc -> SOLUTION: How far away from the ole at ground level will the guy wire need to be to maintain athe 30 degree angle with the pole? The height of the pole is 50 feet.      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 113689This question is from textbook
: How far away from the ole at ground level will the guy wire need to be to maintain athe 30 degree angle with the pole? The height of the pole is 50 feet. This question is from textbook

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
50/SQRT3=X/1 NOW CROSS MULTIPLY
XSQRT3=50
1.732X=50
X=50/1.732
X=28.87 FEET IS THE END OF THE GUY WIRE FROM THE FOOT OF THE POLE.