To help support a flag pole, a 50 ft long tether is tied to the pole at a point 40 feet above the ground. the tether is pulled taut and tied to an anchor in the ground. How far away from the base of the pole is the anchor? Round your answer to the nearest unit. The anchor is feet away

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To help support a flag pole, a 50 ft long tether is tied to the pole at a point 40 feet above the ground, the tether is pulled taut and tied to an anchor in the
ground. How far away from the base of the pole is the anchor? Round your answer to the nearest unit.
The anchor is
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Transcribed Image Text:To help support a flag pole, a 50 ft long tether is tied to the pole at a point 40 feet above the ground, the tether is pulled taut and tied to an anchor in the ground. How far away from the base of the pole is the anchor? Round your answer to the nearest unit. The anchor is feet away. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 https://polkcounty.schoology.com/common-assessment-delivery/start/4 ionld-D462987857= delete & R T D G H. K pause B alt ctri
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