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A ladder is leaning against the side of a 10m house. If the base of the ladder is 3m away from the house, how tall is the ladder? Please draw a diagram and show all work.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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ISBN:9781337614085

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

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

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.1: Area And Initial Postulates

Problem 2E: The area of the square is 12, and the area of the circle is 30. Does the area of the entire shaded...

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3m away from the house, how tall is the ladder? Please draw a diagram and
show all work.

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