Question

1. The vertical fence posts are 5 feet tall. The diagonal pieces are 9 feet. How far

apart should the fence posts be placed?

Answer 1

Distance between fence and diagonal piece = 7.48 feet (Approx.)

Explanation:

Given:

Vertical fence height = 5 feet

Length of diagonal piece = 9 feet

Find:

Distance between fence and diagonal piece

Computation:

Using trigonometry theorem;

Base = √Hypotenuse² - Perpendicular²

Distance between fence and diagonal piece = √Length of diagonal piece² - Vertical fence height²

Distance between fence and diagonal piece = √9² - 5²

Distance between fence and diagonal piece = √81 - 25

Distance between fence and diagonal piece = √56

Distance between fence and diagonal piece = 7.48 feet (Approx.)