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22 January, 00:46

A flagpole broke in a storm. It was originally 81 feet tall. 28 feet are still sticking straight out of the ground, where it snap, but the remaining piece has hinged over and touch the

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  1. 22 January, 02:40
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    45ft

    Step-by-step explanation:

    The remaining piece has to be found. How far away is the end of the pole from the base of the pole along the ground.

    We deduct original to broken 81-28 = 53 feet tall.

    PT + to find the other side.

    53^2 - 28^2 = S^2

    √2025 = 45 = S^2

    S^2 = 45ft
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