document.write( "Question 501700: I want to build a model teepee for a school project. I plan to use lengths of flexible tubing for the supports on the teepee and I want the teepee to be 28 inches across and 28 inches tall. How long should the pieces of flexible tubing be? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #338625 by nerdybill(7384)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! I want to build a model teepee for a school project. I plan to use lengths of flexible tubing for the supports on the teepee and I want the teepee to be 28 inches across and 28 inches tall. How long should the pieces of flexible tubing be? \n" ); document.write( "Apply Pythagorean theorem: \n" ); document.write( "Let x = length of flexible tubing \n" ); document.write( "then \n" ); document.write( "x^2 = 14^2 + 28^2 \n" ); document.write( "x^2 = 196 + 784 \n" ); document.write( "x^2 = 980 \n" ); document.write( "x = 31.3 inches \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |