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Answer 1

Answer:

we can use Pythagoras theorem to solve this,

Given -

hypotenuse - 15 m

height - 12 m

base - x

therefore,

15 ^2 = 12^2 + x^2

225 = 144 + x^2

x^2 = 225 - 144

x^2 = 81

x^2 = $\sqrt{81\\}$

x = 9 m