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.

Answer 1

Pythagorean Theorem:

4^2 + b^2 = 15^2

Solve for b.

Answer 2

That helped. Thankyou Ms.Sue

Answer 3

You're welcome, Katie.

Answer 4

correct