A 13-Foot Ladder Is Placed So That It Reaches to a Point

question 58

Multiple Choice

A 13-foot ladder is placed so that it reaches to a point on the wall that is 2 feet higher than twice the distance from the base of the wall to the base of the ladder. How high does the ladder reach?

• A) 7 feet
• B) 12 feet
• C) 5 feet
• D) 10 feet
• E) 9 feet

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Definitions:

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