SOLUTION: A 13 feet ladder is leaning against the wall. how far above the ground does the ladder touch the ground, if the ladder is 5 feet from the wall

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Question 1108747: A 13 feet ladder is leaning against the wall. how far above the ground does the ladder touch the ground, if the ladder is 5 feet from the wall

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: It's a right triangle.
The hypotenuse is 13 feet.