A ladder 7.4m long is leaning against a wall as shown in the diagram. The foot of the ladder is 2.9m away from the wall. Calculate the distance the ladder reaches up the wall to 2 significant figures.

7.42-2.92=answer2

square root above answer to get the answer

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