A tree 2

A tree is broken at a height of 6 m from the ground and its top touches the ground at a distance of 8 m from the base of the tree. Find the original height of the tree.

Final Answer:

y =  16 m

Step-by-step explanation:

h=6 m a=8 m  b2 = h2+a2  b=h2+a2=62+82=10 m  y=h+b=6+10=16 m



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