Can I have help in Problem Solving using Pythagorean Theorem?

Two vertical poles have heights of 7 feet and apart of 12 feet. A rope is streched from the top of the first pole to the bottom of the second pole. How long does the rope reach?

?2016-01-24T02:58:32Z

Do you understand what the Pythagorean Theorem tells you ?
In a right angled triangle a^2 + b^2 = c^2 (with c being the hypotenuse).

Your question tells you a = 7, b = 12, length of rope c to be found.
You should be able to understand that c^2 = 7^2 + 12^2 = 193
c = √(193) ~ 13.89 feet.

Como2016-01-24T03:05:21Z

x² = 7² + 12²
x² = 49 + 144
x² = 189
x = 17
Length of rope = 17 ft

Anonymous2016-01-24T02:52:46Z

Did you make a diagram ? Why not ? do it NOW !!

the legs of the right triangle formed are: 7 ft and 12 ft

the length of the rope is the HYPOTENUSE...

h² = 7² + 12² = 193

h = √193 ≈ 13.89 ft

?2016-01-24T02:47:13Z

sqrt(7^2 + 12^2) feet

Anonymous2016-01-24T23:52:51Z

Can someone please help me with this?

Find the value of z. Simplify your answer.