22. Two poles, 6 m high and 8 m high respectively, are 20 m apart. They are supported by two wires from the top of each pole to a common stake on the ground, as shown. Find the shortest total lengths of the wires.

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22. Two poles, 6 m high and 8 m high respectively, are 20 m apart. They are supported by two wires from the top of
each pole to a common stake on the ground, as shown. Find the shortest total lengths of the wires.
wires
w8
Stake
20m
A) 23.89 m
B) 25.55 m
C) 24.41 m
D) 22.99 m
Transcribed Image Text:22. Two poles, 6 m high and 8 m high respectively, are 20 m apart. They are supported by two wires from the top of each pole to a common stake on the ground, as shown. Find the shortest total lengths of the wires. wires w8 Stake 20m A) 23.89 m B) 25.55 m C) 24.41 m D) 22.99 m
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