Two poles 6m. high support a clothesline which is 8m. long. The other one fell on the ground and created a 30degrees angle, also causing the other pole to bend. Find the distance between the two bases of the poles on the ground.

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campbell_st · Answer

well to me it looks a little like a length of an arc question... but doesn't seem easy to read and interpret. 

so good luck...

dumbcow · Answer

is it this simple?

dumbcow · Answer

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campbell_st · Answer

nope because as it reads...a pole bends...