a ladder is leaning againt the side of a building. The ladder is 10 feet away from the building and touches the building at a point 24 feet above the base. How long is the ladder?

Answer 1

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

10^2 + 24^2 = c^2

100 + 576 = c^2

676 = c^2

26 = c