Solve. -A Flagpole Is Supported by a Wire Fastened 27 Feet

question 117

Multiple Choice

Solve.
-A flagpole is supported by a wire fastened 27 feet from its base. The wire is 9 feet longer than the height it reaches on the flagpole. Find the length of the wire.

• A) 32 ft
• B) 45 ft
• C) 51 ft
• D) 36 ft

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