Asked by key

the triangles formed by two ladders leaning against a wall are similar. how long is the shorter ladder?
the first ladder is 42ft and leans against the wall at 24ft, and the shorter ladder leans against the wall at 8ft.
Answered by Reiny
just use a proportion

x/8 = 42/24 = 7/4
4x = 56

carry on...
Answered by Brianna
Amazing work
Answered by Anonymous
What’s the answer ?
Answered by Dom johnson
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