A wire is stretched from the top of an 8 foot pole to a bracket 5 feet from the base of the pole. How long is the wire? Round to the nearest foot.

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A wire is stretched from the top
of an 8 foot pole to a bracket 5
feet from the base of the pole.
How long is the wire? Round to
the nearest foot.
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Transcribed Image Text:1 point Pythagorean Theorem Task Cards 6 A wire is stretched from the top of an 8 foot pole to a bracket 5 feet from the base of the pole. How long is the wire? Round to the nearest foot. e2016 Mr Taches Math Your answer
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