A ladder is leaning against a vertical wall. The distance from the top of

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4vir4ik [10]2 years ago

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Answer:

23.5(to the nearest tenth)

Step-by-step explanation:

pythagoras theorem states

c^2= a^2+ b^2

a= 23

b=5

c^2= 529+25

c^2= 554

c= square root of 554

c = 23.5 (approximately)

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