Question

Karen is planting a tree. She wants to use three guide wires to stabilize the tree. If Karen places the guide wires 8 feet up

the trunk and 6 feet from the base, how much total wire will she need for both guide wires?

Answer 1

Karen will need 42 feet to use 3 guide wires to stabilize the tree.

Explanation:

1 guide wire = 8 feet up + 6 feet from base

1 guide wire = 14 feet

3 guide wires = 14 feet + 14 feet + 14 feet

3 guide wires = 42 feet