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Juan construyó una rampa que tiene 5 m de largo y 1 m de altura. ?Cuánto mide la distancia (d) que recorre al subir la rampa

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Answer:


d=√(26)\ m or
d=5.1\ m

Explanation:

The question in English is

Juan built a ramp that is 5 m long and 1 m high. How much is the distance (d) he travels when he climbs the ramp?

let

x -----> the length of the ramp

y ----> the height of the ramp

d ----> the distance Juan travels when he climbs the ramp

we know that

Applying the Pythagoras Theorem


d^(2)=x^(2)+y^(2)

we have


x=5\ m


y=1\ m

substitute the given values


d^(2)=5^(2)+1^(2)


d^(2)=26


d=√(26)\ m -----> exact value


d=5.1\ m ----> approximate value

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