Question

The poles of a heights 9m and 12m stand vertically on a level ground. The distance between their feet is 4m.Calculate the distance between their tops..

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

we will have to use the pythogoreus theorm

we find the base as 4

the height is 12-9

which is 3

we need to find the hypotenuse

now, use a^2 + b^2=c^2

16+9=25

root of 25

5 is the answer