1. The problem asks: How much higher does the longer brace reach than the shorter brace? We need to find the difference in height between the two braces. 2. To find the difference in height, use the formula: $$\text{Difference} = \text{Height of longer brace} - \text{Height of shorter brace}$$ 3. Since the problem does not provide the exact heights, assume the heights are given or measured. Substitute the values into the formula. 4. Calculate the difference by subtracting the shorter brace height from the longer brace height. 5. Round the result to the nearest tenth as needed. 6. The final answer is the difference in meters, rounded to one decimal place. Note: Please provide the heights if you want a numerical answer.