Question

A ladder 17.5 m long stand upright against a wall. How far mudt the bottom of the ladder be pulled out so that the height of yhe top may be 14m.

Answer 1

Answer:

10.6 m

Step-by-step explanation:

17.5^2 = 14^2 + x^2

306.5  = 194 + x^2

x^2 = 306.5 - 194

x^2 = 112.25

x = 10.6