SOLUTION: a ladder 13 ft long is placed 5 ft from the foot of a tree. Up to what height does the ladder reach the tree

SOLUTION: a ladder 13 ft long is placed 5 ft from the foot of a tree. Up to what height does the ladder reach the tree

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Question 623344: a ladder 13 ft long is placed 5 ft from the foot of a tree. Up to what height does the ladder reach the tree
Answer by ikdeep(226) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Altitude = 12 ft
You can check step by step solution from the below link
http://www.algebraden.com/solved-problems/find-height/34.htm
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