Question

Mike is flying a kite with a string that is 20 ft long is flying at a height of 16 ft.

Answer 1

Answer:

12

Step-by-step explanation:

We can use the Pythagorean theorem to find the answer

The lengths in the problem form a right triangle with a hypotenuse of 20ft and legs of 16ft and the horizantal distance

400-256 = 144

✓144 = 12

Answer 2

The answer to this is 12