During a windstorm, a 32-foot vertical flagpole cracks in such a way that the top of the pole touches the ground 8ft from the base of the pole yet still remains connected to the place where the crack occurred (see diagram below). How many feet above the ground did the break occur? Ble

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During a windstorm, a 32-foot vertical flagpole cracks in such a
way that the top of the pole touches the ground 8ft from the base
of the pole yet still remains connected to the place where the
crack occurred (see diagram below). How many feet above the
ground did the break occur?
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Transcribed Image Text:rizing your his problem. Remember that you may work with others by discussing ideas fo lem; however, you may not copy each other's solutions or write your solution tudent. During a windstorm, a 32-foot vertical flagpole cracks in such a way that the top of the pole touches the ground 8ft from the base of the pole yet still remains connected to the place where the crack occurred (see diagram below). How many feet above the ground did the break occur? Break
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