Answered

Discover a wealth of knowledge at Westonci.ca, where experts provide answers to your most pressing questions. Get detailed and accurate answers to your questions from a dedicated community of experts on our Q&A platform. Explore comprehensive solutions to your questions from a wide range of professionals on our user-friendly platform.

a 13 ft ladder is leaning on a tree is on the ground at a distance of 5 ft from the base of the tree. what is the distance, in feet, between the ground and the top of the ladder.

Sagot :

Frankyg44
13^2=5^2+X^2
169=25+X^2
144=X^2
X=12
enicole321456
You use pythagorean's theorem. 13 squared equals 169 and 5 squared equals 25. You then take the hypotenuse, 169, and subtract one of the legs, 25, to get 169-25= 144. You take the square root of that and get 12 ft.
Visit us again for up-to-date and reliable answers. We're always ready to assist you with your informational needs. We hope you found this helpful. Feel free to come back anytime for more accurate answers and updated information. Thank you for using Westonci.ca. Come back for more in-depth answers to all your queries.