How long must a ladder be to reach the top of a 12-foot wall if the bottom of the ladder is placed 3 feet from the base of the w

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How long must a ladder be to reach the top of a 12-foot wall if the bottom of the ladder is placed 3 feet from the base of the w

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What is the unknown information that could be found using the Pythagorean theorem?

What is the approximate length of the ladder needed, rounding to the nearest hundredth?

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Schach [20] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-25T06:47:26+03:00

Schach [20]3 years ago

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Answer:

1. What is the unknown information that could be found using the Pythagorean theorem?

2. 12.37

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laila [671] · Answer 2 · 2022-06-25T05:22:49+03:00

laila [671]3 years ago

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Answer:Q: What is the unknown information that could be found using the Pythagorean theorem?

A: The hypotenuse, or the length of the ladder.

Q: what is the approximate length of the ladder needed, rounding to the nearest hundredth?

A: 12.37 ft.