Question

Two trees 7 m and 4 m high stand upright on a ground. If their bases (roots) are 4 m apart, then find
the distance between their tops.
pls give the steps and answer pls and be quick

Answer 1

Answer:

Let AB=7m and CD=4m

AC=DE=4m

Now, in triangle BED is right-angled triangle.

⟹(BD)

2

=(BE)

2

+(DE)

2

⟹(BD)

2

=3

2

+4

2

⟹(BD)

2

=25

⟹(BD)

2

=5

Threfore, the distance the tops of trees in 5 meter.