Question

The distance between the tops of two trees of height 20m and 28m
is 17m. Find the horizontal distance between the two trees.​

Answer 1

Answer:

answer is 12m

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Answer -

Horizontal distance between two trees = 15 m

● Explanation -

# Given -

h1 = 20 m

h2 = 28 m

l = 17 m

# Solution -

Suppose x be the horizontal distance between the two trees.​

l^2 = x^2 + (h2-h1)^2

17^2 = x^2 + (28-20)^2

289 = x^2 + 64

x^2 = 289 - 64

x^2 = 225

x = 15 m

Hence, horizontal distance between two trees is 15 m.

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