A pole that is 2.7 m tall casts a shadow that is 1.57 m long. At the same time, a nearby tower casts a shadow that is 41.75 m long. How tall is the tower? Round your answer to the nearest meter.

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answer:   x (x+6)^2, choice b

discussion:

factor x out of the equation:

x^3 + 12x^2 + 36x = x (x^2 + 12x + 36).

note that 6+6 = 12 and 6*6 = 36 so the above factors into:

x (x+6)^2

which is choice b

you,

mrb

the answer is a.

606.0 sq. in.

i got it down.