Question

Two poles of height 52 feet and 59 feet are 24 feet apart.find the distance between their tops

Answer 1

Answer:

Distance between their tops is 25 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

Distance between the poles 24 feet

Difference in height of poles  is 59-52 =7 feet

We can form a right angled traingle at the top of the poles. height of 7 feet and base of 24 feet. Diagonal of the triangle is the distance between the tops of the poles

$x^2=24^2+7^2\\x^2=625\\x=\sqrt{625} \\x=25 feet$

Distance between their tops is 25 feet