SOLUTION: A 10 foot ladder reaches a window 8 feet above the ground. How far from
the wall is the base of the ladder?
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Question 1160963: A 10 foot ladder reaches a window 8 feet above the ground. How far from
the wall is the base of the ladder?
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3-4-5 right triangle, so 6 feet.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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