a tree is broken at a height of 5 metre from the ground and its top touches the ground at a distance of 12 metre from the base of the tree find the original height of the tree
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18 m
Step-by-step explanation:
on making an equation x²=5²+12²,x=13
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Step-by-step explanation:
It forms a triangular structure .
let the broken point be A and base of tree be B and the point at which its broken part toucjes ground be C , the angle B is 90.
AC^2=BC^2+AB^2.
AB=5m, BC=12m.
AC^2= 5^2+12^2
=25+144
AC =√169
=13m
original height of tree = AB+AC=5+13=17m.
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