Question

How tall is this water tower to the nearest tenth?​

Answer 1

Use the Pythagorean theorem to solve for x.

A^2 + B^2 = C^2

(50)^2 + (x)^2 = (60)^2

2500 + x^2 = 3600

x^2 = 3600 - 2500

x^2 = 1100

x = sqrt 1100

x = 33.17 yd

Round the answer to the nearest tenth

x = 33.2 yd

Answer: the water tower is 33.2 yd tall