Answer:
22.7 miles
Step-by-step explanation:
19+8.7=22.7
If the length of the ladder is x then 12/x=cos70, so x=12/cos70=35’ approx, answer c.
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
separate with like terms

the first fraction can be left alone as it can't be simplified any further
the second fraction can be written as w⁹ ÷ w¹ , when the bases are the same and division is involved subtract the powers: 9 - 1 = 8, so it's simplified to w⁸
the third fraction can be written as m⁵ ÷ m⁹, subtract the powers: 5 - 9 = -4, so it's simplified to m⁻⁴

putting it together:

In triangle, ABD,
AD²= AB²+BD²
AB² = AD²-BD²
AB² = 18²-9² = 324-81 = 243
AB = √243
In triangle, ABC,
AC² = AB²+BC²
AC² = (√243)²+(13)²
AC² = 243+169
AC = √412
AC = 20.29