Question

Two poles 13m and 18m high stand upright on a playground. If their feet are 12m apart, find the distance between their tops.
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Answer 1

Answer:

13m

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the distance between their tops be x.

According to Pythagoras Theorem,

(Hypotenuse)² = (Base)² + (Height)²

=> x² = (12)² + (5)²

=> x² = 144 + 25

=> x² = 169

=> x = 13

Hence, the distance between their tops is 13m.