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A vertical tower is to be braced with a 17 meter cable secured at the top of the tower. If the angle between the ground and the cable needs to be 58°, find the distance on the ground from the tower to the cable. * Your answer

A vertical tower is to be braced with a 17 meter cable secured at the top of the tower. If the angle between the ground and the cable needs to be 58°, find the distance on the ground from the tower to the cable. * Your answer

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
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