What is the horizontal distance from the end of the ramp to the back of the truck?

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asked May 21, 2021 129k views

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Kakaja · Answer 1 · 2021-05-26T07:43:04+0000

Answer:

Explanation:

Given,

Hypotenuse ( h ) = 158 cm

Perpendicular ( p ) = 83

Base ( b ) = ?

Now, Using Pythagoras theorem:

${h}^(2) = {p}^(2) + {b}^(2)$

${b}^(2) = {h}^(2) - {p}^(2)$

Plug the values

${b}^(2) = {158}^(2) - {83}^(2)$

Evaluate the power

${b}^(2) = 24964 - 6889$

Calculate the difference

${b}^(2) = 18075$

Calculate

$b = 134.4 \: cm$

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