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9. A weight is supported by cables attached to both ends of a 96 foot balance beam. The lengths of the cables are 48 feet and 62 feet, respectively. What angles, to the nearest degree, are formed between the beam and the cables?

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A weight is supported by cables attached to both ends of a 96 foot balance beam. The
lengths of the cables are 48 feet and 62 feet, respectively. What angles, to the nearest
degree, are formed between the beam and the cables?

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Please draw a picture to represent the problem. Show all work and clearly indicate the final answer, thank you. 9. A weight is supported by cables attached to both ends of a 96-foot balance beam. The lengths of the cables are 48 feet and 62 feet, respectively. What angles, to the nearest degree, are formed between the beam and the cables?