Answer:
Break down the problem into these 2 equations.
a+6=3a+2
a+6=3a+2
a+6=2a
a+6=2a
Solve the 1st equation: a+6=3a+2a+6=3a+2.
a=2
a=2
Solve the 2nd equation: a+6=2aa+6=2a.
a=6
a=6
Collect all solutions.
a=2,6
a=2,6
Step-by-step explanation:
Let L represent the ladder length, and x the distance the horiz. ladder reaches out from the wall. Then L = x + 3, where x is the distance of the bottom of the ladder from the wall when the top of the ladder is 9 ft. above the ground.
Consider the triangle formed by the hypotenuse (L, same as ladder length), the (vertical) side opposite the angle formed by the hypo. (with length 9 ft) and the horiz side (which we will call x). Then, according to the Pythagorean Theorem,
L^2 = x^2 + 9^2. But L = x + 3, and L^2 = x^2 + 6x + 9 = x^2 + 9^2. Solving this equation results in x=3. 6x + 9 = 9^2, or
6x + 9 = 81
6x = 72
x = 12
But L = x+3. So L=12+3, or L = 15 (feet).
I think it’s 3 over 7 I am rlly not sure if that’s right I just based it off the pattern
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