If using the Pythagorean Theorem, you would do 30^2 ( leg ) + 8^2 ( base leg ) = c^2 in the case , c^2 = 964 . So C= 31.0483 , this is only the length of ONE wore there fore you can multiply this length times two and get you answer of 62.1
Answer: 31.05 feet
Step-by-step explanation:
Hi, to answer this question we have to apply the Pythagorean theorem since the situation forms a right triangle. (the pole and the ground form a 90° angle).
x ^2= 30 ^2 + 8^2
Where x is the length of the wires.
Solving for x:
x ^2 = 900+64
x^2 = 964
x = √964
x = 31.05 feet
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