Question

A 27-foot long wire is attached from a stake in the ground to the top of a 24-foot flagpole. Find the distance from the stake in the ground to the flagpole. Round to the nearest tenth when necessary.

Answer 1

12.4

Explanation:

27^2=24^2+x^2

729=576+x^2

153=x^2

x=rt153

x=12.4

Answer 2

the distance is 3

Explanation: