Hmmmm. The roof is higher than the ladder can reach.
How high does the ladder reach?
10^2-1.5^2=h^2
h=sqrt(100-2.25)=9.89 feet
distance to the roof= 12-9.89
Sammy has a 10-foot ladder, which he needs to climb to reach the roof of his house. The roof is 12 feet above the ground. The base of the ladder must be at least 1.5 feet from the base of the house. How far is it from the top of the ladder to the edge of the roof? I am confusing at the problem's wording.
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