Question

a 25 - foot long ladder is propped against a wall at an angle of 18° with the wall. which diagram correctly represents this scenario?

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the ladder length

The ladder is 25 - foot long. So the side representing the ladder should be labeled as 25.

Step2: Analyze the angle with the wall

The angle is with the wall. So the angle should be between the ladder and the wall (the vertical side).

Answer:

The second diagram (where the side labeled 25 is the ladder and the \(18^{\circ}\) angle is between the ladder and the vertical wall) is correct.