Question
A 12ft. pole casts a shadow of 16ft. What is the distance between the end of the shadow and the top of the pole?
A^2 + 12ft^2 = 16^2
A^2 + 144 = 256
A^2 + 0 = 256 - 144
A^2 = 112
A^2 = SQRT of 112 or 10.58ft.
A^2 + 12ft^2 = 16^2
A^2 + 144 = 256
A^2 + 0 = 256 - 144
A^2 = 112
A^2 = SQRT of 112 or 10.58ft.
Answers
John
I agree.
Ms. Sue
144 + 256 = 400
Square root of 400 is 20
My answer makes more sense than yours.
Square root of 400 is 20
My answer makes more sense than yours.
John
You need to subtract 144 from each side and not add it. So.. I still agree with your answer.