Question

a tree is broken at a height of 5 cm from the ground and its top touches the ground at a distance of 12 metres from the base of the tree find the original height of the tree​

Answer 1

Answer:

18m.

Step-by-step explanation:

5m = height of tree from ground after breaking

12m = distance from the base of the tree

x= height of the broken part of tree touching the ground

5^2+12^2=x^2

25+144=x^2

169=x^2

x=13m

5+13=18m

Original height if tree is 18m.