A30 foot pole is supported by two wires that extend from the top of the pole to points that are each 8 feet from the base of the pole. find the total length of the two wires. round to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

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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