SOLUTION: a wire is needed to support a vertical pole 17ft high. The cable will be anchored to a stake 5ft from the base of the pole. How much cable is needed?

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Question 765471: a wire is needed to support a vertical pole 17ft high. The cable will be anchored to a stake 5ft from the base of the pole. How much cable is needed?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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a^2 + b^2 = c^2

5^2 + 17^2 = c^2

25 + 289 = c^2

314 = c^2

c^2 = 314

c = sqrt(314)

c = 17.7200451466693

You need roughly 17.7200451466693 ft of cable.