Omar the tent maker wishes to support a 13.5-ft tent wall by attaching 22-ft cable to the top of it, and then anchoring the cable to the ground. If the cable is pulled tight, how far from the base of the tent will it be anchored?

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Omar the tent maker wishes to support a 13.5-ft tent
wall by attaching 22-ft cable to the top of it, and then
anchoring the cable to the ground. If the cable is
pulled tight, how far from the base of the tent will it
be anchored?
Round your answer to the nearest whole foot.
Transcribed Image Text:Omar the tent maker wishes to support a 13.5-ft tent wall by attaching 22-ft cable to the top of it, and then anchoring the cable to the ground. If the cable is pulled tight, how far from the base of the tent will it be anchored? Round your answer to the nearest whole foot.
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