2. A 127 foot tower is located on a hill that is inclined 38° to the horizontal. A guy-wire is to be attached to the top of the tower and anchored at a point 64 feet downhill from the base of the tower. Find the length of wire needed. 127 ft 64 th 38

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2. A 127 foot tower is located on a hill that is inclined 38° to the horizontal. A guy-wire
is to be attached to the top of the tower and anchored at a point 64 feet downhill
from the base of the tower. Find the length of wire needed.
127 ft
64ftr
138
Transcribed Image Text:2. A 127 foot tower is located on a hill that is inclined 38° to the horizontal. A guy-wire is to be attached to the top of the tower and anchored at a point 64 feet downhill from the base of the tower. Find the length of wire needed. 127 ft 64ftr 138
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