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Help me with this problem!-example-1
User Olajumoke
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Answer:

a. 208.5 ft.

b. 144.9 ft.

Both correct to the nearest tenth.

Explanation:

(a) sin 46 = 150 / h where h is the length of the wire.

h = 150/ sin 46

= 208.5 ft.

(b) tan 46 = 150 / x where x is the distance required.

x = 150 / tan 46

x = 144.9 ft.

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