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A ladder 10m long reaches a window 8 m above the ground. Find the distance of the foot of the ladder from base of the wall.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will use the Pythagorean theorem, which is applicable to right-angled triangles. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Problem:** We have a ladder that is 10 meters long, reaching a window that is 8 meters above the ground. We need to find the distance from the foot of the ladder to the base of the wall. 2. **Draw a Diagram:** ...
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