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25-foot wire connects the top of a utility pole to a point on the ground located 7 feet away from the base of the pole.

If h represents the height of the pole, what is its measure?

A. 175 ft.
B. 24 ft.
C. 674 ft.
D. 1250 ft.\

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User Arakweker
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Answer:

The answer is B I took the test but used the person above me and it was right.

Explanation:

User Yuan HOng
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Answer:

B. 24 ft.

Explanation:

25 would be the hypotenuse of a triangle and 7 is a leg, so

7^2 + x^2 = 25^2

49 + x^2 = 625

x^2 = 576

x = 24 ft

User Robertspierre
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