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The vertical pole high 8 m tall broke, and its toe fell 2.7 m from the bottom of the pole. At what height above the ground does the pole break?

Correct answer:

x =  3.54 m

Step-by-step explanation:

(8x)2=x2+2.72 822.72=28x  x=28822.72=3.54 m



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