5. Gary is painting a mural on a wall. If he wants the top of his 13 feet long ladder to reach 12 feet up the wall, how far away from the wall will he need to place the base of the ladder? (a) Clearly define any variable(s) you use. (b) Write and solve any equation(s) you need. (c) Write a complete sentence with units to answer the question.

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5. Gary is painting a mural on a wall. If he wants the top of
his 13 feet long ladder to reach 12 feet up the wall, how
far away from the wall will he need to place the base of
the ladder?
(a) Clearly define any variable(s) you use.
(b) Write and solve any equation(s) you need.
(c) Write a complete sentence with units to answer the
question.
Transcribed Image Text:5. Gary is painting a mural on a wall. If he wants the top of his 13 feet long ladder to reach 12 feet up the wall, how far away from the wall will he need to place the base of the ladder? (a) Clearly define any variable(s) you use. (b) Write and solve any equation(s) you need. (c) Write a complete sentence with units to answer the question.
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