Question

4.
A wire is stretched from the top of a 26-foot pole to a point on the ground that is 15 feet from the bottom of the pole. Approximately how long is the wire in feet? (1 point)

16
21
30
37


4.30 is it correct?

Answers

Delilah
i meant 30 is that correct
DrBob222
c^2 = a^2 + b^2
c^2 = 15^2 + 26^2
c^2 = 225 + 676 =901
c = sqrt(901) = ?
Delilah
yes its 30 thanks.
josh
always draw the diagrams out, it makes the question much more clearer and easier to understand.

use the basic rule of C^2 = a^2 + b^2
Answe is 30
ANSWRS IS 30

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