Solve the Problem $8 \sqrt { 29 } \mathrm { ft }$

question 401

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A 20 -foot pole is supported by two wires that extend from the top of the pole to points that are each 8 feet from the base of the pole. Find the total length of the two wires.

• A) \(8 \sqrt { 29 } \mathrm { ft }\)
• B) \(4 \sqrt { 29 } \mathrm { ft }\)
• C) \(928 \mathrm { ft }\)
• D) \(56 \mathrm { ft }\)

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