Why is the square root of 8 less than 4?

square root of 8 is

and 4 = 2× 2

hence it is smaller than 4

answer:  

step-by-step explanation:

here x represents the height of the pole,

and, the height of the shadow of the pole is 12 feet.

also, the angle of elevation from the top of the pole is 40°,

therefore,

by the low of sine,

which is the required equation for finding the value of x,

c

c

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c

c

cc

c

step-by-step explanation: