Pythagorean theorem

[Nichelle]

Rover, the dog is on a 30 foot leash. One end of the leash is tied to Rover, who is 2 feet tall. The other end of the leash is tied to the top of a 6 foot pole. How far can Rover roam from the pole?

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Rover, the dog is on a 30 foot leash. One end of the leash is tied to Rover, who is 2 feet tall. The other end of the leash is tied to the top of a 6 foot pole. How far can Rover roam from the pole?

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[Nichelle]

answer

Would it be: a ^2 +6^+2 = 30^2
a^2 + 36 = 900
a^2=900-36
a^2= 864
a = sq rt 864
a = 29.4 ft

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Would it be: a ^2 +6^+2 = 30^2 a^2 + 36 = 900 a^2=900-36 a^2= 864 a = sq rt 864 a = 29.4 ft

As i see it it should be:a^2 + (6-2)^2 = 30^2