During a storm, a tree breaks 6 feet above the ground and falls to form a right triangle. If the top of the tree rests 20 feet from the base of the tree, approximately how tall was the tree before the storm to nearest foot?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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During a storm, a tree breaks 6 feet above the ground and falls to form a right triangle. If the top of the tree rests 20 feet from the base of the tree, approximately how tall was the tree before the storm to nearest foot?
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