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A Christmas tree is supported by a wire that is 1 foot

Last updated: 7/14/2022

A Christmas tree is supported by a wire that is 1 foot

A Christmas tree is supported by a wire that is 1 foot longer than the height of the tree. The wire is anchored at a point whose distance from the base of the tree is 17 feet shorter than the height of the tree. What is the height of the tree?