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Problem: A pole is being held up with a 10 meter rope. The cable is making a 42° of elevation from the ground to
the top of the pole. What is the distance from the base of the pole to the base of the rope ? Round your answer
to the nearest tenth of a meter.

Problem A Pole Is Being Held Up With A 10 Meter Rope The Cable Is Making A 42 Of Elevation From The Ground To The Top Of The Pole What Is The Distance From The class=

Answer :

Answer:

x = 7.4

Step-by-step explanation:

cos(42°) = x/10 or distance from bases / rope length

Using the calculator find the value of cos(42°):

cos(42°) = 0.74 = x/10

Find x using the value of cos(42°):

x/10 = 0.74

x = 7.4

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