Question

Find l. I= [?] ft 9 ft 4 ft PLEASE PLEASE HELP MEEEEEE IM DESPERATE

Answer 1

Answer:

$\sqrt{85}$ ft

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the unknown side in any right triangle,

Essentially, look at it as if it was flat.

a is half of the diameter, so 2 ft.

b is your height, 9ft

$a^{2} +b^{2} =c^{2} \\2^{2} +9^{2} =c^{2} \\4+81= c^{2}\\\sqrt{85}=c$