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A 12-foot ladder is leaning against a wall. The bottom of the ladder is 5 feet away from the bottom of the wall.

Approximately how high up the wall does the top of the ladder reach?

A.
2.4 feet

B.
7.0 feet

C.
13.0 feet

D.
10.9 feet

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A 12-foot ladder is leaning against a wall. The bottom of the ladder is 5 feet away from the bottom of the wall. 


Approximately how high up the wall does the top of the ladder reach?
 
 A.
2.4 feet
 
 B.
7.0 feet
 
 C.
13.0 feet
 
 D.
10.9 feet

calculusxy · Answer

If you draw a visual model for this, you will notice that it will form a right triangle. You can label the sides along with the measurements. Basically, you will be solving for the hypotenuse or the longest side of the triangle. I hope you have heard of the Pythagorean Theorem?

anonymous · Answer

I did but I just wanted a answer

calculusxy · Answer

No pun intended, but we are actually not allowed to give out answers according to the OpenStudy code of conduct.

calculusxy · Answer

However, you can say what answer you chose so that we can both see if you are correct or wrong.

calculusxy · Answer

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