Question

a tree is broken by the wind.if the point from where it broke is 12m above the ground and it's top touches the ground at a distance of 35 m from its foot, find out the total height of the tree before it broke.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let BD be the whole height of the tree

The tree breaks at point C and makes  as given into the figure such that

AC = CD

 

 

In rt.  

Total height of tree = BC + AC

Answer 2

Answer:

37 metres

Step-by-step explanation:

Let it be x

Total height of the tree before it broke= 12 + 35 = 47m

Then,

By the Pythagoras theorem

xsqure=12square+35square

x =(12 * 12)+(35 * 35)

x = 144 + 1225

x = 1369

x =√1362

x = 37 metres