An electric utility worker wants to anchor a guy wire from the top of a 13.2-foot utility pole to a spot that is 5.5 feet from the base of the pole on level ground. How long does the guy wire need to be?

Andy Xufuris asked Mar 20, 2023

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Andy Xufuris asked Mar 20, 2023

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Answer:

a^2+b^2=c^2

Explanation:

13.2^2+5.5^2=c^2

204.49=c^2

sqrt(204.49)=14.3

Cyberpks answered Mar 25, 2023

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