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  • 16-06-2017
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A 15-foot ladder rests against a wall.
The base of the ladder is 8 feet from the wall.
How far is the top of the ladder from the ground?
Enter your answer in the box.
Round to the nearest tenth.

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jpidmeak
jpidmeak jpidmeak
  • 16-06-2017
12.7 ft. Use the Pythagorean theorem: 8^2+b^2=15^2.
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