Question
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
a. 10
b. 20
c. 30
d. 45
e. 60
please answer and explain
Answers
Ms. Sue
Pythagorean Theorem:
40^2 + b^2 = 50^2
1,600 + b^2 = 2,500
b^2 = 900
b = 30
40^2 + b^2 = 50^2
1,600 + b^2 = 2,500
b^2 = 900
b = 30
I understand now, like a triangle
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
thank you
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
thank you
Ms. Sue
Yes!
You're welcome.
You're welcome.
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