A string is tied to the top of a plant to keep it stabilized. The plant is 5 feet tall and the string is connected to the ground 2 feet from the base of the plant. How long is the string?

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A string is tied to the top of a plant to keep it stabilized. The plant is 5 feet tall and the string is connected to the ground 2 feet from the base of the plant. How long is the string?

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R = √(2² + 5²) = √29 = 5 and change. Simple Pythagorean calc. Draw a picture and you will see it.

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The Correct Answer Is 5.4

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