A scout group is setting up a tent at camp. Because rain is predicted, the scouts decide to build a fly, or rain cover, over the tent. The fly will be 12 feet high and 16 feet wide. The scouts are building the frame for the fly with poles slanted to meet over the top of the tent. What is the minimum length of the poles needed to support the fly?

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fibonaccichick666 · Answer

So first, draw a picture to represent the problem

anonymous · Answer

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fibonaccichick666 · Answer

ok, so let's assume they build a perfect tetrahedron, can you label the lengths?

anonymous · Answer

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fibonaccichick666 · Answer

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fibonaccichick666 · Answer

well that makes life easier lol!

fibonaccichick666 · Answer

alright so I AM GOING TO INTERPRET YOUR PIC SO THAT YOU CAN GET IT

fibonaccichick666 · Answer

oops

anonymous · Answer

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fibonaccichick666 · Answer

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