Solve the Problem $12 \mathrm { ft }$ B) $3 \sqrt { 34 } \mathrm { ft }$

question 188

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A ladder that is 15 feet long is 9 feet from the base of a wall. How far up the wall does the ladder reach?

• A) \(12 \mathrm { ft }\)
• B) \(3 \sqrt { 34 } \mathrm { ft }\)
• C) \(\sqrt { 6 } \mathrm { ft }\)
• D) \(144 \mathrm { ft }\)

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