SOLUTION: A flagpole casts a 5ft shadow at the same time a vertical pole 32ft high casts a 2ft long shadow. How tall is the flagpole?
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Question 163328: A flagpole casts a 5ft shadow at the same time a vertical pole 32ft high casts a 2ft long shadow. How tall is the flagpole?
I am really having a hard time with word problems. I am really stuck on this one and also another one, but this one is the worst. I would really like to understand how to make an equation out of this. If you could please explain it I would greatly appreciate it!!! Thanks soooooo much!!!!! Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source):
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