A 20 foot telephone pole has a wire that extends from the top of the pole to the ground. The wire in the ground forms a 38° angle. A. How long is the wire ? B. What is the distance from the base of the pole to the spot where the wire touches the ground

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A 20 foot telephone pole has a wire that extends from the top of the pole to the ground. The wire in the ground forms a 38° angle. A. How long is the wire ? B. What is the distance from the base of the pole to the spot where the wire touches the ground
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