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4 March, 18:44

A utility pole 10m high is supported by two guy wires. Each guy wire is anchored 3m from the base of the pole. How many meters of wire is needed for the guy wires?

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  1. 4 March, 22:16
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    You can use Pythagorean theorem to solve

    10 squared + 3 squared = x squared

    100+9=x squared

    109=x squared

    square route 109 and x to get

    10.44=x
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