05-14-2024, 09:08 PM
The ladder is 12 feet long.
Explanation: Use the Pythagorean theorem: a² + b² = c². Here, 5² + b² = 13². Solving for b, we get b = 12.
Explanation: Use the Pythagorean theorem: a² + b² = c². Here, 5² + b² = 13². Solving for b, we get b = 12.