SOLUTION: a radio station is going to construct a 9 foot tower for a new antenna. the tower will be supported by 3 cables each attached to the top of the tower and to points on the roof of t

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Question 490967: a radio station is going to construct a 9 foot tower for a new antenna. the tower will be supported by 3 cables each attached to the top of the tower and to points on the roof of the building that are 12 feet from the base of the tower . find the total length of the three cable.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint: Pythagorean Theorem
c%5E2+=+a%5E2+%2B+b%5E2
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9 feet is a really tall tower. It doesn't need support cables.