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3. A 6-m extension ladder leans against a vertical wall with its base 2 m from the wall. How high up the wall does the top of the ladder reach? Round to the nearest tenth of a meter.

Mathematics For Machine Technology

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337798310

Author:Peterson, John.

Publisher:Peterson, John.

Chapter20: Ratio And Propor Tion

Section: Chapter Questions

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3. A 6-m extension ladder leans against a vertical wall with its base 2 m from the wall.
How high up the wall does the top of the ladder reach? Round to the nearest tenth of a
meter.

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