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A 13 feet ladder is placed 5 feet away from a wall. The distance from the ground straight up to the top of the wall is 13 feet. Will the ladder reach the top of the wall? Why or why not?
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A 13 feet ladder is placed 5 feet away from a wall. The distance from the ground straight up to the top of the wall is 13 feet. Will the ladder reach the top of the wall? Why or why not?

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No it will not !!

Because the hypotenuse is never equal to the height is right angle triangle as in this case !!

if you need more explanation, comment !!
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