Question

A ladder 10 meter long reaches a window 8 meter above the ground . Find the distance of the foot of the ladder from base of the wall

Answer 1

Answer:

The distance of the foot of the ladder from base of the wall = 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Using Pythagoreas theorem, we know that Height² + Base² = Hypotenuse²

In this case, Height = 8 m and Hypotenuse = 10 m

Let Base = x

According to the theorem, 8² + x² = 10²

                                          = 64 + x² = 100

                                          = x² = 100 - 64

                                          = x² = 36

                                          = x  = 6