How far is the little guy from the flagpole (assuming a right angle between the flagpole and the ground)? Explain how you got yo

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Naya [18.7K] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-04T23:00:49+03:00

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Answer:

b = 9 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

Pythagorean Theorem:

a^2 + b ^2 = c^2

Given:

a = 12

b = ?

c = 15

Plug in values:

12^2 + b^2 = 12^2

Solve for b^2:

b^2 = 15^2 - 12^2

b^2 = 225 - 144

b^2 = 81

Take square root of both sides to find b:

sqrt(b^2) = sqrt(81)

b = 9

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