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A 10-foot ladder is leaning against a tree. The bottom of the ladder is 4 feet away from the bottom of the tree. Approximately how high up the tree does the top of the ladder reach? 2.4 feet 6.0 feet 9.
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A 10-foot ladder is leaning against a tree. The bottom of the ladder is 4 feet away from the bottom of the tree.

Approximately how high up the tree does the top of the ladder reach?

2.4 feet

6.0 feet

9.2 feet

10.8 feet


please answer

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Answer:

9.2 feet

Explanation:

User Praneetloke
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10^2 -4^2 = x^2
100 -16 = x^2
84= x^2
Find the square root of 84 which is approximately 9.2
The answer is 9.2
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