Question

A 34-foot tall utility pole is supported by two wires that are anchored 8 feet from the

base of the pole. How many feet of wire is
needed for the support wires?

Answer 1

Answer:34.93

Explanation:

Using a^2+b^2=c^2we can substitute a and b in which is 34^2+8^2=c^21156+64=c^21220 = c^2Now we need to square both sides√1220 = √c^234.9284983931 ----> 34.9334.93 = cc = 34.93