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Telephone pole breaks and falls as shown. To the nearest foot, what was the

original height of the pole? they are 7 ft and 10 ft pls explain how u got the answer and the choices r a.19ft. b.17ft. c.20ft. d.18 ft pls find the answer for me

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Answer:

The missing measurement is :
\sqrt{7^(2) +10^(2) } = ~ 12

=> Original height should be : 7+12 =19

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