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A ladder of length 8m rests against a wall so that the angle bsetween the ladder and wall is 45 degree .How far is the base of the ladder from the wall?

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Answer: 8āˆš2

Explanation: Use the 45-45-90 theorem to solve.

45 45 90
s s sāˆš2
8āˆš2 8āˆš2 8
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