Question

An 11-ft ladder leans against the side of a house. The bottom of the ladder is
8 ft
from the side of the house. How high is the top of the ladder from the ground? If necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Answers

Reiny
You are using Pythagoras

x^2 + y^2 = h^2
8^2 + y^2 = 11^2
y^2 = 121 - 64 = ...
y = √... = ??
chrsitna
i got 7.5
Ms. Sue
Yes.
Jonathan
75.55.
Jonathan
7.55 rather
jervarion
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