SOLUTION: A cable anchoring a power pole is attached to the ground 16ft from the base of the pole with an angle elevation of 62 degrees. What is the length of the cable?

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Question 522772: A cable anchoring a power pole is attached to the ground 16ft from the base of the pole with an angle elevation of 62 degrees. What is the length of the cable?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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tan(62) = h/16