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a 15 foot ladder is leaning against a house with the base of the ladder 4 feet from the house. How high up the house does the ladder reach? round to the nearest tenth foot.
11 years ago

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Ms. Sue
Pythagorean Theorem:

4^2 + b^2 = 15^2

Solve for b.

11 years ago
Katie
That helped. Thankyou Ms.Sue
11 years ago
Ms. Sue
You're welcome, Katie.

11 years ago
Maan
correct
9 years ago

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