Question

Two poles, AB and ED, are fixed to the ground with the help of ropes AC and EC, as shown:

Two right triangles ABC and EDC have a common vertex C. Angle ABC and EDC are right angles. AB is labeled 11 feet, AC is labeled 13 feet, EC is labeled 10 feet, and ED is labeled 5 feet.

What is the approximate distance, in feet, between the two poles?

6.93 feet
8.66 feet
12.32 feet
15.59 feet

Answer 1

Answer:

Two poles, AB and ED, are fixed to the ground with the help of ropes AC and EC, as shown:

Two right triangles ABC and EDC have a common vertex C. Angle ABC and EDC are right angles. AB is labeled 11 feet, AC is labeled 13 feet, EC is labeled 10 feet, and ED is labeled 5 feet.

What is the approximate distance, in feet, between the two poles?

6.93 feet

8.66 feet

12.32 feet

15.59 feet

Answer 2

Answer:

15.59 feet...

Step-by-step explanation:..

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