A 10-foot ladder is leaning against a tree. The bottom of the ladder is 6 feet away from the bottom of the tree. About how high up the tree does the top of the ladder reach? 4 feet 6 feet 8 feet 16 feet

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Answer:

8 feet

Explanation:

Ladder = hypotenuse

bottom of ladder to tree = leg

x, 6, 10

Clear 3-4-5 triangle so,

x=8

Asiop answered Mar 11, 2022

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