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Explanation:
We can use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve this problem.
The Pythagorean Theorem states, for a right triangle:
Where
Assuming the flagpole is at a right angle to the ground, then the wire would be the side opposite the right triangle or in other words the hypotenuse. So,
The flagpole and the distance the stake is from the base of the flagpole would be the two sides of the right triangle.
Therefore we could make
Substituting and solving for
Or, if a number is required:
The height of the flag pole would be approximately 32 feet tall.