SOLUTION: A ladder 6m long leans against the wall. It is 3m from the base of the wall. How far up the wall does the ladder reach?

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Question 1112486: A ladder 6m long leans against the wall. It is 3m from the base of the wall. How far up the wall does the ladder reach?
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