Calculating Distance Between Two Poles Using the Pythagorean Theorem

Math Problem Statement

what is the distance between a pole of 20 meter nd a pole of 24m if we srtat from the top

Solution

To find the distance between the tops of two poles of heights 20 meters and 24 meters, you can imagine that the poles form the legs of a right triangle, with the distance between the bases of the poles as the horizontal leg, and the vertical difference between the poles as one part of the vertical leg.

If the poles are

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Pythagorean Theorem
Right Triangles

Formulas

Pythagorean Theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9

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