Question

A 17-foot pole is leaning against a wall. The bottom of the pole is 8 feet away from the bottom of the wall.


Approximately how high up the wall does the top of the pole reach?

8 feet

9 feet

12 feet

15 feet

Answer 1

Answer:

D- 9 feet

I think this may be the answer, If not I'm sorry

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Using Pythagoras theorm

(17)^2=(8)^2+(h)^2

289-64=(h)^2

√225=h

15=h

So, Option D is correct