Using the Pythagorean Theorem, we have:
Length of wire^2 = Length of pole^2 + Distance from pole to base^2
Length of wire^2 = 12^2 + 16^2
Length of wire^2 = 144 + 256
Length of wire^2 = 400
Taking the square root of both sides, we have:
Length of wire = sqrt(400)
Length of wire = 20 feet
A 12 foot pole is supported by a wire that extends from the top of the pole to a point that is 16 feet from the base of the pole. Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of the wire
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