A 13 foot ladder is placed so that it reaches to a point on the wall that is 2 feet height than twice the distance from the base of the wall to the base of the ladder. a)how far from the wall is the baase of the ladder b)how high does the ladder reach?

A 13 foot ladder is placed so that it reaches to a point on the wall that is 2 feet height than twice the distance from the base of the wall to the base of the ladder. a)how far from the wall is the baase of the ladder b)how high does the ladder reach?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.2: Pyramids, Area, And Volume

Problem 29E

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A 13 foot ladder is placed so that it reaches to a point on the wall that is 2 feet height than twice the distance from the base of the wall to the base of the ladder.

a)how far from the wall is the baase of the ladder

b)how high does the ladder reach?

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