Question

A 15-foot pole is leaning against a tree. The bottom of the pole is 8 feet away from the bottom of the tree.


Approximately how high up the tree does the top of the pole reach?



A.
17.0 feet


B.
12.7 feet


C.
7.0 feet


D.
1.9 feet






i think its A @iGreen

Answer 1

am i correct with A or is it B?

Answer 2

use pythagores theorem ,\[\sqrt{15^2-8^2}\]

Answer 3

dude its B , use the pythagores theorem , and help me write my resume if u can please

Answer 4

12.68

Answer 5

so 12.7

Answer 6

ok i thought so thanks