Question

If two ladders are placed end to end, their combined height is 31.5 feet. One ladder is 6.5 feet shorter than the other ladder. What are the heights of the two ladders?

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Step-by-step explanation:

One ladder = x feet

Other ladder = x - 6.5  feet

Combine height is 31.5 feet

x + x - 6.5 = 31.5

2x - 6.5 = 31.5

2x = 38

x = 19 feet

One ladder = x = 19 feet

Other ladder = x - 6.5 = 19 - 6.5 = 12.5 feet

Answer: 19 feet and 12.5 feet

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