Answer: [tex]12\ ft[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Total height of utility pole is 18 ft
After breakage, only 5 foot tall portion is standing
The fallen part is [tex]18-5=13\ ft[/tex] in length
From the figure, apply the Pythagoras theorem
[tex]\Rightarrow 13^2=x^2+5^2\\\Rightarrow x^2=169-25\\\Rightarrow x=\sqrt{169-25}\\\Rightarrow x=\sqrt{144}\\\Rightarrow x=12\ ft[/tex]
Thus, the fallen part is [tex]12\ ft[/tex] away from the base of the pole.
