Question

A 30-foot string of lights will be attached to the top of a 24-foot pole for a holiday display. How far away from the base of the pole should the end of the string of lights be anchored.

Answer 1

Use the Pythagorean Theorem.

Answer 2

A 30-foot string of lights will be attached to the top of a 24-foot pole for a holiday display. How far away from the base of the pole should the end of the string of lights be anchored.