Mathematics
Grade10
Easy

Question

A ladder is leaned against a tree, the height on the tree is 3 m, the ladder is 4m away from the tree, what is the length of the ladder?

  1. 5
  2. 6
  3. 7
  4. 8

The correct answer is: 5


    x squared equals 3 squared plus 4 squared
    Taking square root on both the sides of the equation, we get
    √ left parenthesis x squared right parenthesis equals plus-or-minus √ left parenthesis 3 squared plus 4 squared right parenthesis
    x equals plus-or-minus √ 25
    x equals plus-or-minus 5
    Since the length of the ladder cannot be negative, x= 5 units

    Related Questions to study

    card img

    With Turito Academy.

    card img

    With Turito Foundation.

    card img

    Get an Expert Advice From Turito.

    Turito Academy

    card img

    With Turito Academy.

    Test Prep

    card img

    With Turito Foundation.