Question 800430
Using the Pythagorean formula for
a right angled triangle:
Base side^2 + Vertical side^2 = Hypotenuse^2
Make Base Side = 5 meters.
5^2 + Vertical side^2 = 13^2
Vertical side^2 = 13^2 - 5^2
Vertical side^2 = 169 - 25
Vertical side = {{{sqrt(144)}}}
Vertical side = 12 meters.
Hope this helps.
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