A tree is supported by a wire anchored in the ground 15 feet from its base. The wire is 4 feet longer than the height that it reaches on the tree. Find the length of the wire.
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According to the given information, the wire is 4 feet longer than the height it reaches on the tree, so the length of the wire is \( x + 4 \) feet. Show more…
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