The triangles formed by two ladders leaning against a wall are similar. How far up the wall does the shorter ladder reach? 72 f 48 ft 24 fty x= 1 2 3 4 6.
The triangles formed by two ladders leaning against a wall are similar. How far up the wall does the shorter ladder reach? 72 f 48 ft 24 fty x= 1 2 3 4 6.
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72 ft
48 ft
24 ft
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1 2 3 4
5 6
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