SOLUTION: Two ladders are leaning against a wall at the same angle as shown in the image. How far up the wall does the shorter ladder reach? Here is a link to the image: https://imgur.com/a/

Question 1183711: Two ladders are leaning against a wall at the same angle as shown in the image. How far up the wall does the shorter ladder reach? Here is a link to the image: https://imgur.com/a/RRIheGm
Answer by ikleyn(52903) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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From the image and from context, you see two similar triangle.

The similarity coefficient is 3, from the larger to smaller.

Now you have all necessary information from me to complete this job.

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