The two equations that can be used to find the height are as follows:
12 / 4 = h /5
5 / 4 = h / 12
<h3>Similar Triangles</h3>
Similar triangles are not necessarily the same in size. Corresponding angles of similar triangles are congruent. The sides of similar triangle are a ratio of each other.
The tree cast a shadow of 12 ft. Let's establish the proportion base on similar triangles. The height of the tree is h. Therefore,
h / 12 = 5 / 4
Therefore,
h / 12 = 5 / 4
cross multiply
4h = 60
divide both sides by 4
h = 60 / 4
h = 15 ft
Therefore, the two equations that can be used to find the height are as follows:
