Asked by thomas

A 50 foot ladder is placed against a building so that it touches a point 40 feet above the ground. The distances ( in feet ) from the foot of the ladder to the building is

a. 10
b. 20
c. 30
d. 45
e. 60

please answer and explain

Answers

Answered by Ms. Sue
Pythagorean Theorem:

40^2 + b^2 = 50^2

1,600 + b^2 = 2,500

b^2 = 900

b = 30
Answered by thomas
I understand now, like a triangle

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

thank you
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes!

You're welcome.
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