Question

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Answer 1

x² + (x + 3)² = 15²

x² + x² + 6x + 9 = 225

2x² + 6x - 216 = 0

x² + 3x - 108 = 0

(x - 9)(x - 12) = 0

x = 9, 12

The ladder reaches 12 feet up the wall.

The distance between the ladder and the wall is 9 feet.