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  • 16-01-2022
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A ladder leans against the side of the house. The length of the ladder is 17 feet. The base of the ladder is 8 feet from the house. How far off the ground is the top of the ladder?​

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  • 16-01-2022

Answer:

17² - 8² = 225

√225=15

Step-by-step explanation:

a = x

b = 8

c = 17

a² + b² = c²

b² = c² - a²

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