SOLUTION: if a 20ft ladder is leaned against the top of a 12ft wall, how far is the base of the ladder from the wall?

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Question 954066: if a 20ft ladder is leaned against the top of a 12ft wall, how far is the base of the ladder from the wall?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use Pythagoras.