Question

13 metre long ladder when set against the wall of a horse reached a height of 12 how far is the feet of the ladder from the wall​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Using Pythogoras Theoram

Side = 12 metre

Side 2= ?

Hypotenuse = 13 metre

H2 = S2 + S2

13² = 12² +  Side2 ²

13 * 13 = 12*12 + S2²

169 = 144 + S2²

169-144 = S ²

25 = S²

Side 2 = 5

Thus, The Ladder is 5 metre away from Wall