Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 1 - 1.3 - Modeling with Linear Equations - 1.3 Exercises - Page 98: 51

Answer

(a) The drawing of the diagram of the situation is as shown. (b) The height of the flagpole is $42$ feet.

Work Step by Step

(a) The drawing of the diagram of the situation is as shown. (b) Using the proportion: $$\frac{h}{5+30}=\frac{6}{5}$$ $$\frac{h}{35}=\frac{6}{5}$$ $$h=\frac{6(35)}{5}=42$$ Thus, the height of the flagpole is $42$ feet.
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