23. A guy-wire is attached to the top of a telephone pole. The wire meets the ground 15 ft. from the base of the pole and at a 70° angle. It will help to draw a picture. b. How long is the guy-wire? a. How tall is the telephone pole?

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23. A guy-wire is attached to the top of a telephone pole. The wire meets the ground 15 ft. from the base of the
pole and at a 70° angle. It will help to draw a picture.
a. How tall is the telephone pole?
b. How long is the guy-wire?
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