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A Christmas tree is supported by a wire that is 4 feet longer than the height of the tree. The wire is anchored at a point whose distance from the base of the tree is 28 feet shorter than the height of
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A Christmas tree is supported by a wire that is 4 feet longer than the height of the tree. The wire is anchored at a point whose distance from the base of the tree is 28 feet shorter than the height of the tree. What is the height of the tree?​

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24 feet

subtract 28-4 because the height of the wire from the babe of the tree is 28

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