70 12.0m 0.3m 8. An architect designed a house that is 12.0 m wide. The rafters that hold up the roof are equal in length and meet at an angle of 70", as shown at the left. The rafters extend 0.3 m beyond the supporting wall. How long are the rafters? 9. A telephone pole is supported by two wires on opposite sides. At the top of the pole, the wires form an angle of 60. On the ground. the ends of the wires are 15.0 m apart. One wire makes a 45° angle with the ground. How long are the wires, and how tall is the pole?

70 12.0m 0.3m 8. An architect designed a house that is 12.0 m wide. The rafters that hold up the roof are equal in length and meet at an angle of 70", as shown at the left. The rafters extend 0.3 m beyond the supporting wall. How long are the rafters? 9. A telephone pole is supported by two wires on opposite sides. At the top of the pole, the wires form an angle of 60. On the ground. the ends of the wires are 15.0 m apart. One wire makes a 45° angle with the ground. How long are the wires, and how tall is the pole?

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter2: Solving Linear Equations

Section2.3: Solve A Formula For A Specific Variable

Problem 2.76TI: Randy wants to attach a 17-foot string of lights to the top of the 15 foot mast of his sailboat, as...

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