Real-Life Pythagoras Application: Ladder Placement

Real-Life Pythagoras Application: Ladder Placement

Secondary 2

A \(5\)-m long ladder is placed against the wall with its foot \(1.8\) m from the wall.

Find how far up the wall the ladder reaches.

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Answer:\(4.66\text{ m}\)

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