<PRE><B>Question 821042</B>
base = 0.5(2) + 16 = 17 m
base  = hyp
hyp = sqrt( aa + bb )
a = b (isosceles)
hyp = sqrt( 2aa )
17 = sqrt( 2aa )
289 = 2aa
aa = 144.5
a = 12.020818 m
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answer:
each roof pitch should be 12 m long
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