SOLUTION: A ladder that is 13 feet long is 5 feet from the base of a wall. How far up the wall does the ladder reach?
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Question 718904: A ladder that is 13 feet long is 5 feet from the base of a wall. How far up the wall does the ladder reach?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A ladder that is 13 feet long is 5 feet from the base of a wall. How far up the wall does the ladder reach?
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