This is an example of empirical probability, although it gives the same ratio as a theoretical probability, because we based the result on our experiment
Y<span>ou </span>can<span> describe </span>lines<span>, rays, and </span>line segments<span> by the way they meet or cross each other. Words </span>Parallel lines<span> are always the same distance apart. They do not meet. Words </span>Lines<span> that meet or cross each other are called intersecting </span>lines<span>. Hope this helps.</span>
I think it was √(a^2+b^2. I think.
Based on the picture I would say:
-4 + -2 = -6
It should be 12 ft away from the wall. Not 4 ft. You do not just subtract the difference because as you pull it away from the wall, the ladder is mostly moving horizontally with only a small vertical change.
You can use Pythagorean Theorem to find the answer. Think of the ladder as the hypotenuse of a right triangle with the wall and the ground as the legs.
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
16^2 + b^2 = 20^2
b^2 = 20^2 - 16^2
b^2 = 144
b = 12 ft
