SOLUTION: The length of ladder is 15m and height of the wall is 9m. How much away is the ladder on the ground from the wall?

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Question 760775: The length of ladder is 15m and height of the wall is 9m. How much away is the ladder on the ground from the wall?

Answer by Tanya Yadav(2) About Me  (Show Source):
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a^2=b^2+c^2
x^2=9^2+15^2
x^2=81+205
x^2=306
x=square root of 306
x=17.49
=17.5m