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22 December, 21:58

A 32-meter antenna mast is stabilized by a 40-meter guy wire. How far from the base of the mast is the guy wire secured to the ground?

A) 24

B) 6

C) 16

D) 8

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  1. 23 December, 00:59
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    Alternativa D) 8 ...
  2. 23 December, 01:54
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    To solve this, use the Pythagorean Theorem.

    a^2 + b^2 = c^2 since it forms a right triangle

    32^2 + b^2 = 40^2

    1024 + b^2 = 1600

    b^2 = 576

    b = 24

    so the correct answer would be A
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