Two poles, AB and ED, are fixed to the ground with the help of ropes AC and EC, as shown:

Two right triangles ABC and EDC have a common vertex C. Angle ABC and EDC are right angles. AB is labeled 11 feet, AC is labeled 13 feet, EC is labeled 10 feet, and ED is labeled 5 feet.

What is the approximate distance, in feet, between the two poles?

6.93 feet

8.66 feet

12.32 feet

15.59 feet
I need someone to explain how to do this please help! ill fan and medal

Question

Two poles, AB and ED, are fixed to the ground with the help of ropes AC and EC, as shown:

Two right triangles ABC and EDC have a common vertex C. Angle ABC and EDC are right angles. AB is labeled 11 feet, AC is labeled 13 feet, EC is labeled 10 feet, and ED is labeled 5 feet.

What is the approximate distance, in feet, between the two poles?

 6.93 feet

 8.66 feet

 12.32 feet

 15.59 feet
I need someone to explain how to do this please help! ill fan and medal

superdavesuper · Answer

probably best if u can post the pic as there are a few ways the 2 triangles can be arranged.

anonymous · Answer

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