document.write( "Question 534426: A -foot ladder is placed so that it reaches to a point on the wall that is feet higher than twice the distance from the base of the wall to the base of the ladder.\r
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document.write( "How far from the wall is the base of the ladder?
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document.write( "How high does the ladder reach?
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Algebra.Com's Answer #351514 by oberobic(2304)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! You have to know some dimension. For example, how long is the ladder? A 30-ft ladder will reach much farther than a 12-ft ladder. \n" ); document.write( " |