An 18-foot ladder is leaning against a tree. If the base of the ladder is 7 feet from the tree, how far up the tree does the ladder reach?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
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An 18-foot ladder is leaning against a tree. If
the base of the ladder is 7 feet from the tree,
how far up the tree does the ladder reach?
19.3 feet
O 16.6 feet
24.6 feet
18.9 feet
Transcribed Image Text:An 18-foot ladder is leaning against a tree. If the base of the ladder is 7 feet from the tree, how far up the tree does the ladder reach? 19.3 feet O 16.6 feet 24.6 feet 18.9 feet
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