30-meter 45481

The 30-meter tree broke. Its top fell 5m from the trunk. At what level did it break?

Correct answer:

x =  14.5833 m

Step-by-step explanation:

h=30 m a=5 m  (hx)2 = x2 + a2 h22h x + x2 = x2 + a2  h22hx=a2=52=25  x=2 hh2a2=2 3030252=12175 m=14.5833 m



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