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Find the height of the flag pole when the base is 12,the height of a man is 1.5meters and the direction of the shadow is out 3 meters.

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter7: Rational Expressions And Functions

Section7.5: Solve Applications With Rational Equations

Problem 7.92TI: A pine tree casts a shadow of 80 feet next to a 30 foot tall building which casts a 40 feet shadow....

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