Two vertical poles have heights of 7 feet and 12 feet. A rope is stretched from the top of each pole to the bottom of the other. How far above the ground do the ropes cross? Draw a diagram to help you. Remember this unit is all about similar triangles! Please provide your answer as an integer or a fraction. NO DECIMALS.

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Two vertical poles have heights of 7 feet and 12 feet. A rope is stretched from the top of each pole to the bottom of the other. How far above the ground
do the ropes cross? Draw a diagram to help you. Remember this unit is all about similar triangles!
Please provide your answer as an integer or a fraction. NO DECIMALS.
Transcribed Image Text:Two vertical poles have heights of 7 feet and 12 feet. A rope is stretched from the top of each pole to the bottom of the other. How far above the ground do the ropes cross? Draw a diagram to help you. Remember this unit is all about similar triangles! Please provide your answer as an integer or a fraction. NO DECIMALS.
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