Based on the calculations, the depth of tent is equal to 12 feet.
How to calculate the depth of the tent?
Based on the diagram (see attachment) and information provided, we can logically deduce the following parameters (points):
- Triangle ABC is an isosceles triangle (AB = AC).
- The front and back of the triangle are identical triangles.
- Side AD is perpendicular side BC.
- CD is the midpoint of BC i.e CD = BC/2 = 6/2 = 3 feet.
Next, we would determine the height of the right-angled triangle (ADC) by applying Pythagorean theorem:
AC² = AD² + DC²
AD² = AC² - DC²
AD² = 5² - 3²
AD² = 25 - 9
AD² = 16
AD = √16
AD = 4 feet.
Also, we would determine the area of the triangle (ABC):
Area = 1/2 × b × h
Where:
Substituting the given parameters into the formula, we have;
Area = 1/2 × 6 × 4
Area = 12 feet².
Depth of tent = 3 × height of ADC
Depth of tent = 3 × 4
Depth of tent = 12 feet.
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