Question

A cable 27 feet long runs from the top of a utility pole to a point on the ground 16 feet from the base of the pole. How tall is the utility pole?

Answer 1

15^2+x^2=22^2

225+x^2=484

x^2=259

x=16.09 feet

Explanation: 15^2+x^2=22^2

225+x^2=484

x^2=259

x=16.09 feet