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4. How high is the support r for the conveyor? The diagram is not drawn to scale.

4. How high is the support r for the conveyor? The diagram is not drawn to scale.-example-1
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The height of the support x is 8m

Using similar triangles theorem, which states the ratio of corresponding angles are equal.

In the diagram there are two similar triangles. The triangles are similar by AAA postulate.

To find x;

x/12 = 30/45

45x = 12 × 30

45x = 360

divide both sides by 45

x = 360/45

x = 8m

Therefore the height of the support x for the conveyor is 8m

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