The distance from the base of the tree to the tallest would be 14.21 cm
We have the following data points in this question
X1 = 8 feet
y1 = 16 feet
x2 = 11 feet
y2 = 9 feet
To proceed with the solution we have to
We have to solve for the shorter tree
[tex]\sqrt{(y2 -y1)^2 + (x2-x1)^2} \\\\= \sqrt{9-0^2 + 11-0^2}[/tex]
= 9² + 11²
= √81 +121
= 14.21
For the taller tree we would have
√8² + 16²
= √64 +256
= 17.89
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