Question

A ladder 10m long reaches a window 8m above the ground find the distance of the foot of the ladder from the base of wall.​

Answer 1

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Given :-

Length of ladder = 10m

Height of wall = 8m

Distance between foot of the ladder and base of the wall = 6m (x)

explanation :-

10^2 = 8^2 + x^2

x^2 = 100 - 64

x^2 = 36

x = 6