IP1U13 SWII (Pythagoras) Q6

IP1U13 SWII (Pythagoras) Q6

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A \(25\text{ m}\) ladder leans against a vertical wall.
The foot of the ladder is \(20\text{ m}\) from the base of the wall.
If the foot is moved \(13\text{ m}\) closer to the wall, how far does the top of the ladder move up the wall?

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Answer:\(9\text{ m}\)

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