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Axelle Ziegler asked May 4, 2023

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Answer:

They will need √161 feet, or about 12.69 feet of fencing. √161 is irrational because 161 is not a perfect square.

Explanation:

${8}^(2) + {x}^(2) = {15}^(2)$

$64 + {x}^(2) = 225$

${x}^(2) = 161$

x = √(161) = 12.69

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