Ashley's parents are throwing a graduation party and are renting a 40ft x 80ft tent for their backyard. The base of the tent is supported 7ft above the ground by the poles and then roped stakes are used for support. The ropes make a 45 degree angle with the ground. What are the dimensions of the rectangle formed by the stakes on the ground? Round to the nearest foot.

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anonymous · Answer

lemme draw it out for you|dw:1438498688035:dw|

anonymous · Answer

Right?

anonymous · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

no i think it looks like this because that other drawing cant make 45degrees to ground|dw:1438499157690:dw|

anonymous · Answer

oh, right. the second drawing is more accurate

anonymous · Answer

this question is prolly asking this |dw:1438499661078:dw|the dimension of the area after using the stakes